CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities)

Facility: Savannah Health Services LLC DBA Memorial Health University Medical Center

Billing Code: 97530 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97530
Insurance Median: $33
Cash Discount Price: $215
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.94x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) at Savannah Health Services LLC DBA Memorial Health University Medical Center is $33. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $215. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $35.07, this hospital’s rate is 0.94x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4700 Waters Avenue, Savannah, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$215

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$33

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: $215 (613%)

Insurance Median: $33 (94%)

Cash: $215 (613% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $33 (94% 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
Blue Choice	$15	43%
Aetna	$29 - $119	83%
Devoted Health	$29 - $33	83%
Healthspring	$29 - $33	83%
Humana	$29 - $33	83%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance	$29 - $33	83%
United	$29 - $97	83%
United Behavioral Health	$29 - $33	83%
Absolute Total Care	$30 - $39	86%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$30 - $34	86%
Clover	$30 - $35	86%
Eon Health	$30 - $35	86%
Georgia Assurance	$30 - $35	86%
Shared Health	$30 - $35	86%
Wellcare	$30 - $34	86%
Ambetter / Centene	$31	88%
Friday Health	$32	91%
Cigna	$33 - $172	94%
Nhc Advantage	$41	117%
Peach State	$43	123%
Memorial Health Plan	$47 - $97	134%
Seven Corners	$49 - $55	140%
Amerigroup	$53	151%
Centurion	$60	171%
Dan Vaden Chevrolet Cadillac	$86	245%
Health One Alliance	$99	282%
Novanet	$194	553%

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 $215.
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 Savannah Health Services LLC DBA Memorial Health University Medical Center 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.