CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities)

Facility: Gunnison Valley Hospital

Billing Code: 97530 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97530
Insurance Median: $102
Cash Discount Price: $102
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.91x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) at Gunnison Valley Hospital is $102. 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 2.91x the Medicare baseline. Located in 711 N Taylor St, Gunnison, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$102

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$102

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: $102 (291%)

Cash: $102 (291% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $102 (291% 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 291% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 191%). 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
Medicaid / KanCare	$48	137%
Medicare (plans)	$59	168%
Gunnison County Coroner Op Only	$62	177%
Gunnison County Sheriff Op & Profee Only	$62	177%
Ebms Hdhp	$72	205%
Tetwp Op & Profee Only-All Plans	$72	205%
U Of Co Transplant-All Plans	$72	205%
Ebms Ppo Plan-All Other Plans	$84	240%
Gunnison County Employees-All Other Plans	$96	274%
Scottish Rites-All Plans	$96	274%
Elap Employers-All Plans	$102	291%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$105	299%
Apostrophe-All Plans	$108	308%
Multiplan-All Plans	$112	319%
Rocky Mountain Health-All Plans	$114	325%
UnitedHealthcare	$114	325%
Aetna	$115	328%
Cofinity-All Plans	$115	328%
Cigna	$118	336%

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 Gunnison Valley Hospital 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.