CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities)

Facility: Boulder Community Health

Billing Code: 97530 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97530
  • Insurance Median: $96
  • Cash Discount Price: $139
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.74x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) at Boulder Community Health is $96. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $139. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $35.07, this hospital’s rate is 2.74x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4747 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$139

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$96

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: $139 (396%)
Insurance Median: $96 (274%)
Cash: $139 (396% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $96 (274% 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 274% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 174%). 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
Humana $26 - $36 74%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $34 - $165 97%
Aetna $36 - $241 103%
Devoted Health $36 - $111 103%
Health Spring $36 - $60 103%
Medicaid / KanCare $36 103%
Medicare (plans) $36 - $105 103%
Rocky Mountain Health Maintenance Organization $36 - $219 103%
UnitedHealthcare $36 - $418 103%
Clear Spring $37 106%
Colorado Access $39 - $46 111%
Kaiser Ppo $43 - $84 123%
Kaiser Public Option $43 - $69 123%
Select Health Colorado Public Option $43 - $105 123%
Select Health Value Network $43 - $105 123%
Cigna $47 - $246 134%
Beech Street Community Medical Associates $57 163%
Multiplan $61 - $194 174%
Phcs $61 - $194 174%
Kaiser $84 240%
Rocky Mountain Health Maintenance Organization Private Plan $194 553%
Integrated Health Plans Bch $208 593%
Casualty Management Network, Prime Health Services Behavioral Health $235 670%
Mines And Associates $235 670%
Three Rivers Provider Network $235 670%
Zelis (Profee) $235 670%
Casualty Management Network, Prime Health Services Community Medical Associates $249 710%
National Preferred Provider Network $249 710%
Rockport Healthcare Group Community Medical Associates $249 710%
Usa $249 710%
Rockport Healthcare Group Bch $258 736%
Health Payors Organization $263 750%
Health Management Network Bch Community Medical Associates $266 758%
Health Management Network Community Medical Associates $266 758%
National Provider Network $269 767%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4747 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, CO 80304
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals