CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities)

Facility: Copper Queen Community Hospital

Billing Code: 97530 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97530
Insurance Median: $48
Cash Discount Price: $141
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.37x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) at Copper Queen Community Hospital is $48. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $141. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $35.07, this hospital’s rate is 1.37x the Medicare baseline. Located in 101 Cole Avenue, Bisbee, AZ.

Cash / Self-Pay

$141

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$48

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: $141 (402%)

Insurance Median: $48 (137%)

Cash: $141 (402% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $48 (137% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Allwell	$28 - $29	80%
Amerigroup	$28 - $29	80%
Azch Complete	$28 - $29	80%
Banner Uc Health	$28 - $29	80%
Humana	$28 - $29	80%
Triwest	$28 - $29	80%
UnitedHealthcare	$31 - $106	88%
Copperpoint	$43 - $45	123%
Bisbee Police	$45 - $47	128%
Aetna	$48 - $163	137%
Health Net Of Az	$48 - $109	137%
Apipa	$64 - $68	182%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$117 - $123	334%
Cigna	$120 - $127	342%
Self Pay	$138 - $145	393%

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 $141.
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 Copper Queen Community Hospital 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.