CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities)

Facility: Northwest Medical Center

Billing Code: 97530 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97530
  • Insurance Median: $50
  • Cash Discount Price: $74
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.43x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) at Northwest Medical Center is $50. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $74. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $35.07, this hospital’s rate is 1.43x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6200 North La Cholla Boulevard, Tucson, AZ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$74

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$50

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: $74 (211%)
Insurance Median: $50 (143%)
Cash: $74 (211% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $50 (143% 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.

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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 $34 - $166 97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $34 - $138 97%
Cigna $34 - $300 97%
Department Of Veterans Affairs $34 97%
Humana $34 97%
Medicare (plans) $34 97%
Node Caremore Mcr Adv $34 97%
Node Non Par Hospice Agree $34 97%
Node Va $34 97%
Pascua Yaqui Tribe $34 97%
Scan Health Plan $34 97%
Tricare $34 97%
Triwest $34 97%
UnitedHealthcare $34 - $185 97%
Veterans Eval Services $34 97%
Fresenius Health $35 100%
Medicaid / KanCare $35 - $38 100%
Node Clover Health Mcr Adv $35 100%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $35 100%
Magellan $36 - $37 103%
Node Banner Mcr Adv $36 103%
Wellcare $36 103%
Ambetter / Centene $48 137%
Node Health Choice Health Exchange $51 145%
Health Net $55 157%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $56 160%
Self Pay $59 - $88 168%
Node Fusion Network $62 177%
Node J Allen Inmate Health Svcs $65 185%
Seven Corners $79 225%
First Health Coventry $129 368%
Coventry Medical Center $147 419%
Multiplan $203 579%
Prime Health $208 593%
Healthsmart $220 627%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 6200 North La Cholla Boulevard, Tucson, AZ 85741
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals