CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities)

Facility: University of Colorado Hospital Authority

Billing Code: 97530 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97530
Insurance Median: $183
Cash Discount Price: $128
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.22x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) at University of Colorado Hospital Authority is $183. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $128. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $35.07, this hospital’s rate is 5.22x the Medicare baseline. Located in 12605 E 16Th Ave, Aurora, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$128

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$183

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: $128 (365%)

Insurance Median: $183 (522%)

Cash: $128 (365% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $183 (522% 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 522% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 422%). 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
UnitedHealthcare	$35 - $383	100%
Aetna	$36 - $180	103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$36 - $324	103%
Cigna	$36 - $190	103%
Cms	$36	103%
Denver Health Medical Plan	$36 - $193	103%
Devoted Health	$36	103%
Humana	$36	103%
Kaiser	$36 - $214	103%
Select Health	$36 - $98	103%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan	$119 - $186	339%
Simplified Benefits Administration	$141 - $203	402%
Kaiser Public Option	$142	405%
Phcs	$201	573%
Multiplan	$219	624%
First Health	$256	730%
Midlands Choice	$256	730%

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 $128.
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 University of Colorado Hospital Authority 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.