CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities)

Facility: Medical West, An Affiliate of UAB Health System

Billing Code: 97530 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97530
Insurance Median: $106
Cash Discount Price: $108
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.02x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) at Medical West, An Affiliate of UAB Health System is $106. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $108. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $35.07, this hospital’s rate is 3.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 995 9Th Avenue Southwest, Bessemer, AL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$108

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$106

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: $108 (308%)

Insurance Median: $106 (302%)

Cash: $108 (308% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $106 (302% 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 302% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 202%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Aetna	$10 - $205	29%
Cigna	$15 - $213	43%
Viva	$32 - $146	91%
Triwest	$33	94%
Phcs	$38 - $205	108%
Beech Street	$39 - $205	111%
One Health Plan	$41 - $190	117%
Geha	$44 - $205	125%
Healthchoice	$44 - $205	125%
Alamed	$49 - $229	140%
Construction Claims Management	$51 - $237	145%
Corvel	$52 - $264	148%
Multiplan	$52 - $240	148%
Novanet	$53 - $245	151%
Humana	$54 - $249	154%
Department Of Labor	$55 - $255	157%
Heritage Summit Health	$55 - $255	157%
Pnoa	$57 - $264	163%
Three Rivers	$57 - $264	163%
UnitedHealthcare	$166	473%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $108.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 97530.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Medical West, An Affiliate of UAB Health System is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 97530.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.