CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities)

Facility: Mercyone Dubuque Medical Center

Billing Code: 97530 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97530
  • Insurance Median: $58
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,771
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.65x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) at Mercyone Dubuque Medical Center is $58. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,771. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $35.07, this hospital’s rate is 1.65x the Medicare baseline. Located in 250 Mercy Drive, Dubuque, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,771

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$58

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: $1,771 (5050%)
Insurance Median: $58 (165%)
Cash: $1,771 (5050% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $58 (165% 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 $25 71%
Preferred Health Choice $25 71%
Iowa Total Care $31 - $63 88%
Medicaid / KanCare $32 - $64 91%
Aetna $33 - $58 94%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $33 94%
Medicare (plans) $33 - $34 94%
UnitedHealthcare $33 - $231 94%
Midlands Choice $40 - $62 114%
Wps $41 117%
The Alliance $42 120%
Amish Hospital Aid $44 125%
Oscar $45 128%
Centivo $52 148%
Mhnet $55 157%
Ambetter / Centene $56 160%
1199 National Benefit Fund $58 165%
Allied Benefit Systems $58 165%
Asr Health Benefits $58 165%
Christian Brother Services $58 165%
Coventry $58 165%
First Health $58 165%
Lucent Health $58 165%
Luminare Health $58 165%
Medical Mutual $58 165%
Meritain $58 165%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $58 165%
Webtpa $58 165%
Auxiant $62 177%
Cigna $62 177%
Medica $62 177%
Midlands $62 177%
Multiplan $62 177%
Unity $62 177%
Claimdoc $67 191%
Nova $67 191%
Crime Victim Assistance $69 197%
Iowa Dept Of Public Health $69 197%
Stephenson Cty Health $69 197%
Geha $212 - $231 605%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 250 Mercy Drive, Dubuque, IA 52001
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals