CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (self-care training)

Facility: University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority

Billing Code: 97535 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97535
  • Insurance Median: $122
  • Cash Discount Price: $111
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.77x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (self-care training) at University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority is $122. 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 3.77x the Medicare baseline. Located in 600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$111

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$122

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: $122 (377%)
Cash: $111 (343% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $122 (377% 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 377% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 277%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Medicare (plans) $50 - $142 154%
Alliance_Premier_Network $80 - $97 247%
Mercycare $83 - $101 256%
Triology $86 - $124 265%
Security_Health_Plan $91 - $129 281%
Employer'S_Coalition_On_Health $92 - $156 284%
Alliance $94 - $114 290%
Hfn $96 - $156 296%
United_Healthcare $96 - $172 296%
Beloit_Health_System $97 - $118 299%
Aspirus_Health_Plan $98 - $119 302%
Cigna $101 - $122 312%
Health_Partners_Insurance $102 - $124 315%
Health_Payment_Systems $103 - $124 318%
UnitedHealthcare $105 - $127 324%
Dean_Health_Plan $108 - $130 333%
Medical_Associates $111 - $134 343%
Wps $116 - $155 358%
Employers_Healthcare_Coalition_Of_Wi $118 - $142 364%
Aetna $120 - $163 370%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $121 - $350 373%
Aspirus_Network_Inc $129 - $156 398%
Chorus_Community $134 - $162 414%
Ghc_Eau_Claire_Health_Plan $134 - $162 414%
Multiplan $134 - $187 414%
Sheybogan_Employers_Health_Network $134 - $162 414%
Coventry $143 - $173 441%
Dean_Care $143 - $173 441%
Healthsmart $148 - $179 457%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI 53792
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals