CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities)

Facility: Ascension St Vincent Mercy

Billing Code: 97530 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97530
Insurance Median: $26
Cash Discount Price: $100
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.74x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) at Ascension St Vincent Mercy is $26. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $100. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $35.07, this hospital’s rate is 0.74x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1331 S A St, Elwood, IN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$100

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$26

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: $100 (285%)

Insurance Median: $26 (74%)

Cash: $100 (285% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $26 (74% 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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Billing Status

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	$6 - $43	17%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$24 - $26	68%
Medicaid / KanCare	$24	68%
Mhs Care Connect	$24	68%
Theramatrix Physical Therapy	$24	68%
Encore Exclusive	$26	74%
Patoka Valley Tier 1	$26	74%
Patoka Valley Tier 2	$26	74%

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 $100.
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 Ascension St Vincent Mercy 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.