Occupational therapy evaluation (low complexity) Cost

Occupational therapy evaluation (low complexity) is a therapy or rehabilitation service. Prices are from 2316 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$213median cash price · 2316 hospitals, 52 statestypically $96–$511 depending on the hospital
≈ 2.1× Medicare · On the higher sideFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$356
Cash / self-pay
$213
Insurer-negotiated
$159
Medicare pays
$101
$96$511
Median cash $213  ·  Medicare $101  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $213 — about 2.1× the Medicare rate ($101). On the higher side. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($201).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $356 list price could save about $143 (40%).

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Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.

Lowest cash prices

HospitalLocationCashInsurerCMS ratingER waitReadmit
University of Ks Hlth System Great Bend Campus Great Bend, KS $33 $98 ★ 4/5 107 min —
Banner-University Medical Center Tucson Campus Tucson, AZ $37 $117 ★ 3/5 311 min —
Lakeland Regional Medical Center Lakeland, FL $39 $1,150 ★ 1/5 155 min —
Slidell Memorial Hospital Slidell, LA $41 $95 ★ 2/5 203 min —
Hamilton Medical Center Dalton, GA $42 — ★ 3/5 181 min —
East Jefferson General Hospital Metairie, LA $44 $72 ★ 2/5 157 min —
Ochsner LSU Health Monroe Monroe, LA $44 $95 ★ 3/5 152 min —
Bsa Hospital Amarillo, TX $45 $317 ★ 2/5 215 min —
Banner-University Medical Center South Campus Tucson, AZ $46 $120 ★ 4/5 260 min —
Baptist Health Medical Center Heber Springs Heber Springs, AR $46 $148 ★ 3/5 110 min —
Baptist Health Medical Center-Arkadelphia Arkadelphia, AR $46 $166 — 94 min —
Luminis Health J Kent McNew Family Medical Center Annapolis, MD $49 — — — —
West Jefferson Medical Center Marrero, LA $49 $84 ★ 3/5 147 min —
Elbert Memorial Hospital Elberton, GA $50 $74 — 118 min —
Clarke County Hospital Osceola, IA $50 $68 ★ 5/5 104 min —
Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Camden, NJ $50 — ★ 2/5 168 min —
Virtua Willingboro Hospital Willingboro, NJ $50 — ★ 3/5 178 min —
Banner-University Medical Center Phoenix Phoenix, AZ $50 $165 ★ 3/5 266 min —
Community Hospital Torrington, WY $50 $165 ★ 2/5 120 min —
Tanner Medical Center-East Alabama Wedowee, AL $50 $65 — 96 min —
Unity Health-Jacksonville Jacksonville, AR $51 — — 130 min —
Unity Health-Newport Newport, AR $51 — — 103 min —
King's Daughters Medical Center-Brookhaven Brookhaven, MS $51 $126 ★ 3/5 140 min —
University Medical Center of El Paso El Paso, TX $52 $116 ★ 3/5 240 min —
Eisenhower Medical Center Rancho Mirage, CA $52 $106 ★ 4/5 259 min —

CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Data last updated October 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.

What insurers pay for Occupational therapy evaluation (low complexity)

Median in-network negotiated rate by insurer, across hospitals that publish it (cheapest first). Your actual rate depends on your specific plan and deductible. Cash / self-pay for comparison: $213; Medicare pays $101.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Medicaid 297
$90
$61 – $164
Independent Health 44
$92
$62 – $239
Tricare / VA 400
$93
$90 – $272
Devoted Health 212
$98
$86 – $115
Medicare 516
$99
$89 – $217
Univera 9
$99
$84 – $112
Amerigroup 155
$100
$58 – $420
Humana 960
$102
$86 – $381
Centene / Ambetter 734
$103
$56 – $214
Molina Healthcare 528
$104
$60 – $213
Highmark 124
$104
$85 – $315
Geisinger 61
$108
$83 – $431
AmeriHealth 243
$108
$57 – $426
UCare 69
$121
$83 – $276
Bright Health 49
$124
$92 – $221
Priority Health 49
$126
$68 – $258
UPMC Health Plan 79
$148
$97 – $404
Security Health Plan 59
$153
$95 – $273
Anthem 531
$153
$63 – $392
Oscar Health 227
$155
$95 – $256
MVP Health Care 81
$160
$92 – $369
UnitedHealthcare 1480
$164
$88 – $409
SelectHealth 43
$164
$96 – $332
Aetna 1355
$175
$86 – $398
HealthPartners 256
$187
$90 – $336
Sanford Health Plan 66
$188
$99 – $305
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1233
$192
$92 – $431
AvMed 62
$198
$93 – $360
Medica 247
$198
$101 – $342
Health Net 269
$207
$99 – $641
Cigna 1138
$213
$96 – $491
EmblemHealth 69
$230
$99 – $322
Kaiser Permanente 157
$237
$101 – $799
Healthcare Highways 37
$250
$128 – $525
Coventry 148
$250
$95 – $475
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 143
$269
$95 – $627
Harvard Pilgrim 47
$287
$120 – $401
MultiPlan / PHCS network 847
$316
$152 – $616

Negotiated rates are from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); payer names are normalized to major brands, so a brand may span several plans. Estimates — confirm with your insurer.

Where it’s cheapest

StateMedian cash
Arizona$99
Oklahoma$109
Tennessee$110
Mississippi$111
Arkansas$121
Alabama$122

Prices by city

Prices by state

Doctors who perform this

Clinicians who reported the most Medicare volume for this service. This reflects Original Medicare activity only and is a volume signal, not a quality ranking.

ClinicianSpecialtyLocationMedicare services
Pedro Machin, OTROccupational Therapist in Private PracticeMiami, FL1,112
Imara Paramo, OTOccupational Therapist in Private PracticeMiami, FL810
Daban LimOccupational Therapist in Private PracticeQueens, NY686
Nelli BardanovaOccupational Therapist in Private PracticeMiddle Village, NY466
Alyssa Mariz Liwanag, MA, OTR/LOccupational Therapist in Private PracticeJackson Heights, NY425
Claudia FerreiroOccupational Therapist in Private PracticeMiami, FL406
Amy Siegler, OTD, OTR/L, BOCOOccupational Therapist in Private PracticeHendersonville, NC313
James Braxton, OTOccupational Therapist in Private PracticeJacksonville, FL306
Christian Urbina, OTR/LOccupational Therapist in Private PracticeBronx, NY297
Andrew EadesOccupational Therapist in Private PracticeWaldwick, NJ295
Catherine Cooper, OT/L, CHT, LANA-CLTOccupational Therapist in Private PracticeChesapeake, VA243
Rachel Partner, MS OTR/LOccupational Therapist in Private PracticeMifflintown, PA242

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Does Medicare cover Occupational therapy evaluation (low complexity)?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Occupational therapy evaluation (low complexity). It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $101. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $20 — unless a Medicare Advantage or supplemental (Medigap) plan covers it.

General guidance from Medicare’s national rates — your actual coverage and share depend on medical necessity, your plan, and where the service is performed. Confirm with Medicare or your plan.

About these prices

Based on prices published by 2316 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $213, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $356, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $159, a Medicare rate of about $101. Most cash prices fall between $96 and $511 — a wide spread, which is exactly why comparing hospitals pays off.

How to save

  • Ask each hospital for its cash / self-pay price — for shoppable services it is often far below the list price.
  • Compare several nearby hospitals; prices for the same service can differ severalfold.
  • Request a written estimate and the billing code (CPT/DRG) before scheduling.
  • Use the Medicare benchmark above to judge whether a quote is reasonable.
  • If you are uninsured, ask about financial assistance or prompt-pay discounts.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Occupational therapy evaluation (low complexity) cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 2316 US hospitals is $213. Most hospitals fall between $96 and $511. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover Occupational therapy evaluation (low complexity)?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $101). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.
What does Medicare pay for Occupational therapy evaluation (low complexity)?
Medicare pays about $101. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Occupational therapy evaluation (low complexity) prices vary between hospitals?
Hospitals set their own chargemaster and cash prices and negotiate different rates with each insurer, so two hospitals in the same area can charge very differently for the same service.
Is the cash price lower than using insurance?
Sometimes. If you are uninsured or have a high deductible, the cash/self-pay price can be lower than the insurer-negotiated rate — ask the hospital for both.

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