CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (self-care training)

Facility: Aurora St Lukes Medical Center

Billing Code: 97535 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97535
  • Insurance Median: $274
  • Cash Discount Price: $88
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.46x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (self-care training) at Aurora St Lukes Medical Center is $274. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $88. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $32.4, this hospital’s rate is 8.46x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2900 W Oklahoma Ave, Milwaukee, WI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$88

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$274

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: $88 (272%)
Insurance Median: $274 (846%)
Cash: $88 (272% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $274 (846% 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 846% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 746%). 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
Health Eos Plus $105 324%
Healthpartners $131 - $350 404%
Health Eos $140 432%
Aetna $145 - $222 448%
UnitedHealthcare $147 - $302 454%
Cigna $148 - $320 457%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $149 - $357 460%
Everpointe Elite $259 799%
Aurora Caregiver $260 802%
Molina Exchange $266 821%
Quartz One $270 833%
Centivo $274 846%
Common Ground $281 867%
Hs Technology $304 938%
Quartz Group $320 988%
Health Payment Systems $325 1003%
Trilogy $328 1012%
Wisconsin Physician Service $359 - $378 1108%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2900 W Oklahoma Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53215
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals