CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities)

Facility: Sarasota Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 97530 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97530
  • Insurance Median: $54
  • Cash Discount Price: $80
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.54x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) at Sarasota Memorial Hospital is $54. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $80. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $35.07, this hospital’s rate is 1.54x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1700 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$80

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$54

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: $80 (228%)
Insurance Median: $54 (154%)
Cash: $80 (228% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $54 (154% 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
Simply Healthcare $22 - $23 63%
Sunshine State $23 66%
Amerihealth Caritas $24 68%
Community Care Plan $24 68%
Florida Community Care $24 - $37 68%
Molina $24 68%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $33 - $57 94%
UnitedHealthcare $34 - $156 97%
Aetna $35 - $166 100%
Simply Freedom Optimum $35 100%
Wellcare $35 100%
Wellcare Oncology $38 108%
Simply Freedom Optimum Oncology $39 111%
Florida Community Care Oncology $44 125%
Oscar Oncology $60 171%
Ambetter / Centene $91 - $94 259%
Avmed $141 - $152 402%
Usa Managed Care $154 - $166 439%
First Health $160 - $173 456%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1700 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34239
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals