Evaluation for Occupational Therapy, Typically 45 Minutes Cost in North Dakota
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 27 North Dakota hospitals. CPT 97166. Sourced directly from each facility's CMS-mandated transparency file. Dataset: Q4 2026.
Hospital comparison — North Dakota
Sorted by cash price (lowest first). Showing top 27 of 27 hospitals.
| Hospital | Cash | BCBS | UHC | Aetna | MultiPlan | Humana | Medicare | Cigna | Health Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHI ST. ALEXIUS HEALTH BISMARCK BISMARCK |
$168 | — | $217 | — | $296 | — | — | — | — |
| ESSENTIA HEALTH FARGO ND AVE S FARGO |
$188 | $99.97 | $99.97 | $212 | — | — | $99.97 | $168 | — |
| CHI ST. ALEXIUS HEALTH GARRISON GARRISON |
$195 | $146 | $144 | — | $258 | $144 | — | — | — |
| CHI ST. ALEXIUS HEALTH TURTLE LAKE TURTLE LAKE |
$204 | $208 | $204 | — | $258 | $204 | — | — | — |
| CHI ST. ALEXIUS HEALTH WILLISTON WILLISTON |
$209 | $162 | $263 | — | $338 | — | — | — | — |
| NELSON COUNTY HEALTH SYSTEM MCVILLE |
$221 | $188 | $232 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER - BISMARCK BISMARCK |
$272 | $103 | $103 | $103 | $306 | — | $103 | $306 | $306 |
| SANFORD BROADWAY MEDICAL CENTER FARGO |
$280 | $103 | $103 | $103 | $315 | — | $103 | $315 | $315 |
| SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER HILLSBORO HILLSBORO |
$294 | $89.09 | $182 | $182 | $331 | — | $182 | — | $331 |
| SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER MAYVILLE MAYVILLE |
$294 | $89.09 | $197 | $197 | $331 | — | $197 | — | $331 |
| TRINITY HOSPITAL MINOT |
$306 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| TRINITY HEALTH KENMARE HOSPITAL KENMARE |
$306 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| NORTHWOOD DEACONESS HEALTH CENTER NORTHWOOD |
$310 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SOUTHWEST HEALTHCARE SERVICES BOWMAN |
$315 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| JAMESTOWN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER JAMESTOWN |
$315 | $394 | — | $276 | — | — | — | — | — |
| JACOBSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CARE CENTER ELGIN |
$316 | $421 | — | — | — | $421 | — | — | — |
| MOUNTRAIL COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER STANLEY |
$360 | $400 | $176 | $300 | — | $380 | — | — | — |
| VIBRA HOSPITAL OF FARGO SOUTH UNIVERSITY DRIVE FARGO |
$363 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| VIBRA HOSPITAL OF CENTRAL DAKOTAS MANDAN |
$363 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| TOWNER COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER CANDO |
$390 | $226 | $234 | $234 | — | — | — | — | — |
| PAM HEALTH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL FARGO FARGO |
$403 | $75.36 | $95.00 | $93.66 | $322 | — | — | $124 | — |
| SMP HEALTH ST. ALOISIUS HARVEY |
$419 | $291 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MCKENZIE COUNTY HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS WATFORD CITY |
$421 | $317 | $615 | — | — | $311 | — | — | — |
| SMP HEALTH ST. ANDREW'S BOTTINEAU |
$421 | $304 | $409 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| FIRST CARE HEALTH CENTER PARK RIVER |
$437 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SMP HEALTH ST. KATERI ROLLA |
$449 | $399 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| TIOGA MEDICAL CENTER TIOGA |
$463 | $463 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
That is the median of what the 27 North Dakota hospitals above publish for Evaluation for occupational therapy, typically 45 minutes — their own figures, filed under federal law. A bill well above them is evidence you can put in writing.
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Medicare reimbursement benchmark
For CPT 97166 in North Dakota, Medicare reimburses about $100 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in North Dakota range from $168 to $463 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 3.1x what Medicare pays. If a self-pay quote you receive is more than 2-3x the Medicare rate, ask the hospital for the cash-discount price in writing.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does evaluation for occupational therapy, typically 45 minutes cost in North Dakota?
- Cash prices for evaluation for occupational therapy, typically 45 minutes (CPT 97166) in North Dakota range from $168 to $463, with a median of $315. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest evaluation for occupational therapy, typically 45 minutes in North Dakota?
- The cheapest North Dakota hospital published cash price for this procedure is $168. Use the table above sorted by cash price to find the lowest-priced facility near you.
- Are these the prices I'll pay?
- These are the rates hospitals publish. Final price depends on your insurance, deductible, and the specific services billed. Always confirm with the facility and your insurer before any procedure.
- Why do prices vary so much between hospitals?
- Hospitals set cash prices independently, and insurance contracts negotiate different rates per payer. Two facilities a few miles apart can charge 5-10x different prices for the same procedure.
- Where does this data come from?
- Federal law (45 CFR § 180) requires hospitals to publish their pricing in a machine-readable file. We aggregate these files and republish in a consumer-friendly format.