CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities)

Facility: Ferrell Hospital Community Foundations

Billing Code: 97530 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97530
Insurance Median: $78
Cash Discount Price: $101
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.22x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) at Ferrell Hospital Community Foundations is $78. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $101. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $35.07, this hospital’s rate is 2.22x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1201 Pine Street, Eldorado, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$101

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$78

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: $101 (288%)

Insurance Median: $78 (222%)

Cash: $101 (288% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $78 (222% 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 222% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 122%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
Aetna	$24 - $107	68%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$24 - $107	68%
Meridian Health Plan	$24 - $48	68%
Molina Healthcare Of Illinois	$24 - $48	68%
Cigna	$39 - $107	111%
Health Alliance	$48 - $107	137%
Humana	$48	137%
UnitedHealthcare	$48 - $114	137%
Wellcare	$48	137%
Healthlink	$107 - $114	305%
Healthsmart (Ihg)	$107	305%
Hope Trust	$107	305%
Multiplan/Phcs	$107	305%
Zelis (Hfn)	$107	305%
Sagamore	$110	314%
Corvel	$121	345%

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 $101.
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 Ferrell Hospital Community Foundations 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.