CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities)

Facility: West Anaheim Medical Center

Billing Code: 97530 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97530
Insurance Median: $39
Cash Discount Price: $39
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.11x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) at West Anaheim Medical Center is $39. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $39. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $35.07, this hospital’s rate is 1.11x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3033 W Orange Avenue, Anaheim, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$39

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$39

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: $39 (111%)

Insurance Median: $39 (111%)

Cash: $39 (111% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $39 (111% 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
Caloptima	$16	46%
Traditional Medi-Cal	$16	46%
Health Net Of Ca	$17 - $57	48%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$39	111%
Blue Shield Of Ca Triwest	$39	111%
Central Health Plan	$39	111%
Health Net Of Ca Mhn (Bh)	$39	111%
Medicare (plans)	$39	111%
Molina	$39	111%
Renal Payor Solutions	$39	111%
Tricare	$39	111%
Verda Health Plan	$39	111%
Brand New Day	$40 - $59	114%
Imperial Health Plan Of Ca Inc	$42	120%
Health Net Federal Services	$49	140%
Aetna	$50	143%
Ca Foundation For Medical Care	$52	148%
Workers Compensation	$52	148%
Employer Direct Healthcare Surgery Plus	$55	157%
Naphcare (Santa Ana - County Jail)	$61	174%
Naphcare Residential Treatment Center	$61	174%

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 $39.
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 West Anaheim Medical Center 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.