97165 · Louisiana · every payer
What every payer pays for 97165 in Louisiana
Across 7 commercial payers in Louisiana, the middle payer's median for 97165 (occupational therapy evaluation, level 1 of 3) is $82.16 per session. Louisiana Medicaid's fee-for-service rate, $81.08 per session, is 1.3% below that commercial median.
- Commercial median
- $82.16per session
- Louisiana Medicaid
- $81.08
- Medicare
- $94.91+
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Payer mix
97165 in Louisiana, by payer type
Medicare's physician fee schedule pays $94.91–$97.70 in Louisiana across 2 localities.
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Each payer's 97165 rate in Louisiana
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What do commercial payers pay for 97165 in Louisiana?
The median of 7 payers' medians is $82.16 per session, from 200 published rates in the October 2026 files.
How does Louisiana Medicaid compare with commercial insurance for 97165?
Louisiana Medicaid pays $81.08 per session, 1.3% below the commercial median.
What does Medicare pay for 97165 in Louisiana?
$94.91 to $97.70 on the RVU26B physician fee schedule (non-facility).
What does UnitedHealthcare pay for 97165 in Louisiana?
UnitedHealthcare's median is $74.54 per session, from 105 rates and 401 providers.
What does BCBS Louisiana pay for 97165 in Louisiana?
BCBS Louisiana's median is $79.59 per session, from 47 rates and 1197 providers.