CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities)

Facility: Alhambra Hospital Medical Center

Billing Code: 97530 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97530
  • Insurance Median: $77
  • Cash Discount Price: $220
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.20x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) at Alhambra Hospital Medical Center is $77. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $220. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $35.07, this hospital’s rate is 2.20x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 S Raymond Ave, Alhambra, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$220

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$77

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: $220 (627%)
Insurance Median: $77 (220%)
Cash: $220 (627% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $77 (220% 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 220% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 120%). 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
Ahmc-Reciprocity-Medi-Cal/Healthy Families $11 31%
Citrus Valley Health Partners $11 31%
La Care Pasc Seiu Misc $11 31%
Allied Physicians Of Ca Medi-Cal $13 37%
La Care Medi-Cal Hmo $13 37%
Medi-Cal $13 37%
Health Net Medi-Cal $16 46%
Kaiser Medi-Cal $16 46%
Miscellaneous Medi-Cal Hmo $16 46%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $19 - $51 54%
Stewart Mg Senior Hmo $27 77%
Aetna $33 - $39 94%
Miscellaneous Work Comp Hmo $33 94%
Blue Shield 65 Plus $37 106%
Apa Aco $38 108%
Altamed Senior Services $39 111%
Brand New Day Sr $39 111%
Central Health Plan Of Ca Senior Hmo $39 111%
Health Net Senior Hmo $39 111%
Humana $39 111%
La Care Exchange $39 111%
Medicare (plans) $39 - $136 111%
Miscellaneous Senior Hmo $39 111%
Tricare $39 111%
UnitedHealthcare $39 - $263 111%
Wellcare Senior Hmo $39 111%
Alignment Senior Hmo $41 117%
Health Net Exchange $48 137%
Health Net Salud Con Hmo $48 137%
Molina Exchange $48 137%
Ahmc Health $58 165%
Ahmc-Reciprocity-Comm/Senior $58 - $68 165%
Allied Physicians Of Ca Commercial $59 168%
Allied Physicians Comm/Sr $68 - $80 194%
Allied Physicians Medi-Cal $68 - $80 194%
Wellcare Allied Senior Hmo $68 - $80 194%
Molina Health Plan $75 - $89 214%
Self Pay $77 - $91 220%
Health Net Ppo/Epo/Pos $82 234%
Kaiser Commercial $120 - $141 342%
Scan Senior Plan $125 - $148 356%
Multiplan $154 - $182 439%
Miscellaneous Commercial Ppo/Hmo $193 - $227 550%
Health Net Exchange Enhanced Ppo $229 653%
Cigna $339 - $527 967%
Blue Shield Value Network Exchange $389 1109%
Blue Shield Hmo/Ppo $433 1235%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 100 S Raymond Ave, Alhambra, CA 91801
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals