CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities)

Facility: Orthocolorado Hosp at St Anthony Med Campus

Billing Code: 97530 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97530
Insurance Median: $105
Cash Discount Price: $102
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.99x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) at Orthocolorado Hosp at St Anthony Med Campus is $105. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $102. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $35.07, this hospital’s rate is 2.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 11650 W 2Nd Pl, Lakewood, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$102

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$105

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: $102 (291%)

Insurance Median: $105 (299%)

Cash: $102 (291% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $105 (299% 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 299% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 199%). 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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Your Coinsurance 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 - $232	100%
Aetna	$36 - $160	103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$36 - $205	103%
Cigna	$36 - $202	103%
Devoted Health	$36	103%
Humana	$36	103%
Innovage	$36	103%
Kaiser	$36 - $70	103%
Medicare (plans)	$36	103%
Denver Health	$60	171%
Direct To Employer	$69 - $107	197%
Centura Employee Plan	$72	205%
Peak Health	$99 - $100	282%
Multiplan	$131 - $217	374%
United Colorado Doctor'S Plan	$143 - $150	408%

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 $102.
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 Orthocolorado Hosp at St Anthony Med Campus 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.