CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities)

Facility: Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center

Billing Code: 97530 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97530
  • Insurance Median: $54
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,086
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.54x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) at Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center is $54. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,086. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $35.07, this hospital’s rate is 1.54x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 Fourth Street Sw, Mason City, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,086

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: $1,086 (3097%)
Insurance Median: $54 (154%)
Cash: $1,086 (3097% 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
Health Choices $26 74%
Medical Associates $26 74%
Iowa Total Care $31 88%
Medicaid / KanCare $32 91%
Aetna $33 - $54 94%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $33 94%
Medicare (plans) $33 - $34 94%
UnitedHealthcare $33 - $350 94%
Centivo $41 117%
Amish Hospital Aid $44 125%
Oscar $44 125%
1199 National Benefit Fund $54 154%
Allied Benefit Systems $54 154%
Asr Health Benefits $54 154%
Christian Brother Services $54 154%
Coventry $54 154%
First Health $54 154%
Lucent Health $54 154%
Luminare Health $54 154%
Medical Mutual $54 154%
Meritain $54 154%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $54 154%
Webtpa $54 154%
Ambetter / Centene $56 160%
Preferred One $66 - $67 188%
Claimdoc $67 191%
Nova $67 191%
Health Partners $68 - $69 194%
Auxiant $71 - $72 202%
Cigna $71 - $72 202%
Medica $71 - $72 202%
Midlands $71 - $72 202%
Midlands Choice $71 - $72 202%
Mhnet $82 234%
Multiplan $92 - $93 262%
Crime Victim Assistance $102 - $103 291%
Iowa Dept Of Public Health $102 - $103 291%
Geha $350 998%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1000 Fourth Street Sw, Mason City, IA 50401
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals