CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities)

Facility: St Luke's Nampa Medical Center

Billing Code: 97530 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97530
Insurance Median: $69
Cash Discount Price: $86
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.97x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) at St Luke's Nampa Medical Center is $69. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $86. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $35.07, this hospital’s rate is 1.97x the Medicare baseline. Located in 9850 West St Lukes Drive, Nampa, ID.

Cash / Self-Pay

$86

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$69

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: $86 (245%)

Insurance Median: $69 (197%)

Cash: $86 (245% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $69 (197% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
UnitedHealthcare	$35 - $71	100%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$55 - $88	157%
Commercial [1028]	$55 - $88	157%
Mountain Health Co-Op [1067]	$55 - $56	157%
Pacificsource [1020]	$55 - $64	157%
Select Health [1063]	$55 - $88	157%
Slplan Tap Mc St Lukes Health Plan [1641000001]	$55 - $88	157%
St Lukes Health Plan [1046]	$55 - $88	157%
Aetna	$69 - $77	197%
Cigna	$69	197%
Providence [1022]	$69	197%
Webtpa [1071]	$69 - $73	197%
First Health [1064]	$71 - $73	202%
Geha [1065]	$71	202%
United Medical Resources [1051]	$71	202%
Moda [1055]	$76	217%
Regence [1005]	$83 - $88	237%
Blue Shield Alt [100401]	$88	251%
Regence Out Of State [1004]	$88	251%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $86.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 97530.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm St Luke's Nampa Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 97530.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.