CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities)

Facility: Mat-Su Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 97530 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97530
  • Insurance Median: $270
  • Cash Discount Price: $154
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.70x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) at Mat-Su Regional Medical Center is $270. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $154. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $35.07, this hospital’s rate is 7.70x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2500 South Woodworth Loop, Palmer, AK.
Cash / Self-Pay
$154

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$270

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$35.07

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $35.07 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $154 (439%)
Insurance Median: $270 (770%)
Cash: $154 (439% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $270 (770% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $35.07 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 770% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 670%). 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
Medicaid / KanCare $41 117%
Medicare (plans) $43 123%
Veterans Eval Services $43 123%
Node Non Par Hospice Agree $44 125%
Node Triwest $44 125%
Node Va $44 125%
Node Champva $61 174%
Tricare $61 174%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $70 200%
Self Pay $116 - $192 331%
Ak Dept Of Corrections $212 605%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $216 - $235 616%
Hccmca $231 659%
Aetna $246 701%
Multiplan Phcs $293 835%
Moda Assurance $304 867%
Cigna $305 870%
Carlie Trans Grp $327 932%
UnitedHealthcare $327 932%
First Choice Health $346 987%
Multiplan Mpi $350 998%
Plan Vista Solutions $358 1021%
Multiplan Wc $366 1044%
One Health $366 1044%
First Health Group $370 1055%
Medical Control Network Solutions $370 1055%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2500 South Woodworth Loop, Palmer, AK 99645
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals