CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities)

Facility: The Medical Center of Aurora & South Hospital

Billing Code: 97530 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97530
  • Insurance Median: $36
  • Cash Discount Price: $241
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.03x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) at The Medical Center of Aurora & South Hospital is $36. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $241. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $35.07, this hospital’s rate is 1.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1501 S Potomac St, Aurora, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$241

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$36

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: $241 (687%)
Insurance Median: $36 (103%)
Cash: $241 (687% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $36 (103% 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.

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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 $32 - $127 91%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $32 - $178 91%
Bright Health $32 - $72 91%
Cigna $32 - $154 91%
Devoted Health $32 - $36 91%
Humana $32 - $36 91%
Mutual Of Omaha $32 - $36 91%
Rocky Mountain Health $32 - $36 91%
Total Longterm Care $32 - $36 91%
Triwest Health Alliance $32 - $36 91%
United $32 - $108 91%
Kaiser $33 - $86 94%
Wellcare $33 - $38 94%
Delaware Life Insurance $34 - $38 97%
Vail Health $37 106%
Colorado Program For Children With Special Needs $101 288%
Western Plains Community Health $157 448%
Multiplan $169 - $217 482%
Northcare $169 482%
Physician Health Partners $169 482%
Pinnacol Workers Comp $181 516%
Medical Development International $193 550%
Prime Health $217 619%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1501 S Potomac St, Aurora, CO 80012
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals