CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities)

Facility: Sterling Regional Medcenter

Billing Code: 97530 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97530
  • Insurance Median: $79
  • Cash Discount Price: $57
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.25x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) at Sterling Regional Medcenter is $79. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $57. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $35.07, this hospital’s rate is 2.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 615 Fairhurst St, Sterling, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$57

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$79

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: $57 (163%)
Insurance Median: $79 (225%)
Cash: $57 (163% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $79 (225% 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 225% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 125%). 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
Aetna $26 - $88 74%
Banner Health $29 83%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $29 - $77 83%
Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc. $29 83%
Medica $29 - $79 83%
Medicare (plans) $29 83%
Assist Health Group $35 100%
Pinnacol Assurance Workers Comp $46 131%
UnitedHealthcare $55 - $90 157%
Denver Health Medical Plan $58 165%
Apostrophe, Inc. $86 245%
First Choice Health Network $86 245%
First Choice Of The Midwest $90 257%
Hue Health, Inc $90 257%
Rocky Mountain Health Plans $90 257%
Multiplan $92 262%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 615 Fairhurst St, Sterling, CO 80751
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals