CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities)

Facility: Children's Hospital Colorado

Billing Code: 97530 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97530
  • Insurance Median: $89
  • Cash Discount Price: $88
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.54x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) at Children's Hospital Colorado is $89. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $88. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $35.07, this hospital’s rate is 2.54x the Medicare baseline. Located in 13123 E 16Th Ave, Aurora, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$88

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$89

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: $88 (251%)
Insurance Median: $89 (254%)
Cash: $88 (251% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $89 (254% 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 254% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 154%). 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
Ccha Behavioral Health $14 40%
Integrated Health Plan $20 57%
Kaiser $46 - $99 131%
Denver Health Medical Plan $51 - $102 145%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan Behavioral Health $54 154%
Carelon Behavioral Health $61 - $95 174%
Presbyterian Health Plan $65 - $78 185%
Colorado Access $67 191%
Colorado Access Behavioral Health $67 191%
Molina Healthcare Of Nebraska $75 214%
Molina Healthcare Of New Mexico $75 214%
Peak Health Alliance/Ebms $75 - $82 214%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan $75 - $88 214%
Healthy Blue Of Nebraska $79 225%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $80 - $102 228%
Humana $83 - $95 237%
UnitedHealthcare $85 - $91 242%
Evernorth Behavioral Health $88 251%
Interlink National $88 - $102 251%
Centivo $94 268%
Select Health $95 271%
Uchealth Plan Administrators $95 271%
Cigna $98 279%
Aetna $99 - $109 282%
Department Of Corrections $106 302%
Comppsych Behavioral Health $116 331%
First Choice Health $116 331%
Midlands Choice $116 331%
National Preferred Provider Network $116 331%
Multiplan $117 334%
Cofinity $122 348%
First Choice Of The Midwest $122 348%
Usa Managed Care Organization $122 348%
First Health Network $125 356%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 13123 E 16Th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Childrens