CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (self-care training)

Facility: Swedish Medical Center

Billing Code: 97535 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97535
Insurance Median: $53
Cash Discount Price: $103
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.64x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (self-care training) at Swedish Medical Center is $53. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $103. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $32.4, this hospital’s rate is 1.64x the Medicare baseline. Located in 747 Broadway, Seattle, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$103

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$53

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$32.4

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $32.4 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $103 (318%)

Insurance Median: $53 (164%)

Cash: $103 (318% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $53 (164% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $32.4 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
UnitedHealthcare	$30 - $41	93%
Aetna	$38 - $132	117%
Humana	$39	120%
Blue Shield	$40	123%
Cigna	$44	136%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$50 - $67	154%
Kaiser	$55	170%
Community Health Plan	$59	182%
First Choice	$67 - $91	207%
Coordinated Care	$68	210%
Providence Health Plan	$112	346%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $103.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 97535.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Swedish Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 97535.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.