CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (self-care training)

Facility: Forks Community Hospital

Billing Code: 97535 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97535
Insurance Median: $110
Cash Discount Price: $175
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.40x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (self-care training) at Forks Community Hospital is $110. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $175. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $32.4, this hospital’s rate is 3.40x the Medicare baseline. Located in 530 Bogachiel Way, Forks, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$175

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$110

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: $175 (540%)

Insurance Median: $110 (340%)

Cash: $175 (540% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $110 (340% 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 340% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 240%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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
Medicaid / KanCare	$73 - $83	225%
Coordinated Care (Mco) Mcd-All Plans	$78 - $85	241%
UnitedHealthcare	$93 - $193	287%
Community Health Network Mcr-All Other Plans	$94 - $102	290%
Humana	$94 - $102	290%
Tricare	$94 - $102	290%
Triwest-All Plans	$94 - $102	290%
Ambetter / Centene	$110 - $118	340%
Wellcare Med Adv - All Plans	$110 - $118	340%
Regence-All Other Plans	$121 - $131	373%
Community Health Exchange	$136 - $148	420%
Molina Commercial-All Other Plans	$193 - $209	596%
Aetna	$200 - $216	617%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$200 - $216	617%
Cigna	$210 - $227	648%
First Choice-All Plans	$210 - $227	648%
Medicare (plans)	$318	981%

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 $175.
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 Forks Community Hospital 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.