CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities)

Facility: Medstar Health Physical Therapy

Billing Code: 97530 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97530
Insurance Median: $66
Cash Discount Price: $65
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.88x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) at Medstar Health Physical Therapy is $66. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $65. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $35.07, this hospital’s rate is 1.88x the Medicare baseline. Located in 102 Irving St Nw, Washington, DC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$65

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$66

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: $65 (185%)

Insurance Median: $66 (188%)

Cash: $65 (185% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $66 (188% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Carefirst Advantage Inc	$39	111%
Tricare	$39	111%
UnitedHealthcare	$39 - $239	111%
Aetna	$40 - $71	114%
Health Care Service Corporation	$41	117%
Humana	$41	117%
Kaiser Permanente	$41 - $67	117%
Medstar Family Choice Inc	$45	128%
Carefirst Blue Choice Inc	$49 - $65	140%
Jhhc	$65 - $66	185%
Pfc	$65 - $66	185%
Kaiser	$78 - $80	222%
Cigna	$84 - $87	240%
First Health	$84 - $87	240%
Private Healthcare Systems (Phcs)	$84 - $87	240%

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 $65.
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 Medstar Health Physical Therapy 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.