CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities)

Facility: Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital and Clinics

Billing Code: 97530 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97530
  • Insurance Median: $68
  • Cash Discount Price: $70
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.94x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) at Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital and Clinics is $68. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $70. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $35.07, this hospital’s rate is 1.94x the Medicare baseline. Located in 112 Jefferson Street, West Union, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$70

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$68

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: $70 (200%)
Insurance Median: $68 (194%)
Cash: $70 (200% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $68 (194% 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
Amerigroup $15 - $64 43%
Molina Health $15 43%
UnitedHealthcare $61 - $64 174%
Health Partners $62 - $109 177%
Wellmark $63 - $102 180%
Humana $64 182%
Iowa Total Care $64 182%
Managed Health Service $64 182%
Ucare $64 - $98 182%
Quartz $67 191%
Alliance $97 - $194 277%
Medical Associates $98 279%
Aspirus Arise Health $102 291%
Multiplan/Healtheos $108 - $114 308%
Coventry Health Care $117 334%
Midland Choice $119 339%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 112 Jefferson Street, West Union, IA 52175
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals