CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities)

Facility: Doctors Hospital

Billing Code: 97530 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97530
  • Insurance Median: $91
  • Cash Discount Price: $485
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.59x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) at Doctors Hospital is $91. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $485. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $35.07, this hospital’s rate is 2.59x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3651 Wheeler Road, Augusta, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$485

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$91

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: $485 (1383%)
Insurance Median: $91 (259%)
Cash: $485 (1383% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $91 (259% 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 259% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 159%). 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
Blue Choice $15 43%
Health Net $28 - $32 80%
Aetna $29 - $276 83%
Devoted Health $29 - $33 83%
Healthspring $29 - $33 83%
Humana $29 - $33 83%
Regency Hospice $29 - $33 83%
St Joseph Hospice $29 - $33 83%
United $29 - $225 83%
Absolute Total Care $30 - $90 86%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $30 - $34 86%
Clover $30 - $35 86%
Coventry $30 - $34 86%
Eon Health $30 - $35 86%
Georgia Assurance $30 - $35 86%
Shared Health $30 - $35 86%
Wellcare $30 - $100 86%
Qtc Medical Group $35 - $40 100%
Cigna $57 - $115 163%
Amerigroup $64 - $71 182%
Ambetter / Centene $66 - $73 188%
Friday Health $76 - $85 217%
Nhc Advantage $85 - $95 242%
Pruitt Health $85 - $95 242%
Peach State $90 - $100 257%
Centurion $124 - $139 354%
Americas 1St Choice $126 - $140 359%
Health One Alliance $206 - $230 587%
Medcost $225 - $320 642%
Kaiser Permanente $245 - $273 699%
Multiplan $269 - $450 767%
Performax $305 - $340 870%
First Health $337 - $375 961%
Employer'S Health Network $359 - $400 1024%
Novanet $404 - $450 1152%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3651 Wheeler Road, Augusta, GA 30909
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals