CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (self-care training)

Facility: Cascade Medical Center

Billing Code: 97535 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97535
Insurance Median: $80
Cash Discount Price: $111
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.47x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (self-care training) at Cascade Medical Center is $80. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $111. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $32.4, this hospital’s rate is 2.47x the Medicare baseline. Located in 817 Commercial Street, Leavenworth, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$111

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$80

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: $111 (343%)

Insurance Median: $80 (247%)

Cash: $111 (343% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $80 (247% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 247% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 147%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
First Choice Health Network	$34	105%
Pacificsource Health Plans	$34	105%
Tricare	$34	105%
Medicaid / KanCare	$74	228%
Community Health Plan Of Wa Mcd Rep	$77	238%
Coordinated Care Of Wa Mcd Rep	$77	238%
Molina Healthcare Of Washington Mcd Rep	$77	238%
Asuris Northwest Health	$78 - $125	241%
Aetna	$80 - $125	247%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$80 - $106	247%
Humana	$80	247%
Medicare (plans)	$80	247%
Molina Healthcare Of Washington Mcr Adv	$81	250%
Ambetter / Centene	$87	269%
Wellcare Health Plan Inc Mcr Adv	$87	269%
Community Health Plan Of Wa	$90	278%
Cigna	$116	358%
Washington Department Of Labor And Industry	$124	383%

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 $111.
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 Cascade 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.