CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (self-care training)

Facility: Marshfield Medical Center - Rice Lake

Billing Code: 97535 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97535
Insurance Median: $104
Cash Discount Price: $104
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.21x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (self-care training) at Marshfield Medical Center - Rice Lake is $104. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $104. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $32.4, this hospital’s rate is 3.21x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1700 West Stout Street, Rice Lake, WI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$104

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$104

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: $104 (321%)

Insurance Median: $104 (321%)

Cash: $104 (321% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $104 (321% 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 321% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 221%). 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
Family Health Center (Fhc)	$54	167%
Amish/Mennonite	$60	185%
Sanford Health Plan	$60	185%
Group Health Cooperative Of Eau Claire	$89 - $105	275%
UnitedHealthcare	$90	278%
Molina Healthcare Of Wi	$93	287%
The Alliance	$103 - $186	318%
Besse Forest Products	$104	321%
Cigna	$104	321%
Corvel	$104	321%
First Health	$104	321%
Health Partners	$104	321%
Healtheos By Multiplan Inc.	$104	321%
Medica Of Wi	$104 - $106	321%
Rice Lake School District	$104	321%
Trilogy	$104 - $105	321%
Coventry	$105	324%
Health Smart	$105	324%
Rising Medical Work Comp	$106	327%
Wps Health Insurance	$106	327%
Three Rivers Provider Network (Trpn)	$107	330%
Security Health Plan (Shp)	$127 - $173	392%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$228 - $266	704%

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 $104.
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 Marshfield Medical Center - Rice Lake 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.