CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities)

Facility: Kossuth Regional Health Center

Billing Code: 97530 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97530
  • Insurance Median: $95
  • Cash Discount Price: $90
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.71x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) at Kossuth Regional Health Center is $95. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $90. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $35.07, this hospital’s rate is 2.71x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1515 South Phillips Street, Algona, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$90

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$95

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: $90 (257%)
Insurance Median: $95 (271%)
Cash: $90 (257% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $95 (271% 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 271% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 171%). 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
Amerigroup Mcr Adv - All Other Plans $43 123%
Humana $43 123%
Mercy One - All Plans $43 123%
Va Ccn - All Plans $43 123%
UnitedHealthcare $44 - $85 125%
Health Partners New Bus - All Other Plans $78 222%
Midlands Choice - All Plans $78 222%
Medical Associates - All Plans $95 271%
Preferred Health - All Plans $95 271%
Aetna $104 - $109 297%
Multiplan - All Plans $106 302%
Health Partners Exisiting Bus $109 311%
Molina Mcaid/Chip - All Plans $115 328%
Amerigroup Mcaid $116 331%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $191 - $210 545%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1515 South Phillips Street, Algona, IA 50511
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals