CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities)

Facility: Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital

Billing Code: 97530 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97530
Insurance Median: $108
Cash Discount Price: $126
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.08x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) at Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital is $108. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $126. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $35.07, this hospital’s rate is 3.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in 26W171 Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$126

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$108

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: $126 (359%)

Insurance Median: $108 (308%)

Cash: $126 (359% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $108 (308% 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 308% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 208%). 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

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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	$76 - $180	217%
Imagine Health [6032]	$76	217%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$98 - $117	279%
The Alliance [1703]	$98	279%
Humana	$108 - $180	308%
Healthlink [125]	$113	322%
First Health Plan [6034]	$120 - $180	342%
Multiplan/Phcs [142]	$144 - $180	411%
Health'S Finest Network [126]	$157	448%
UnitedHealthcare	$180	513%

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 $126.
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 Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital 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.