CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities)

Facility: New Orleans East Hospital

Billing Code: 97530 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97530
Insurance Median: $34
Cash Discount Price: $20
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.97x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) at New Orleans East Hospital is $34. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $20. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $35.07, this hospital’s rate is 0.97x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5620 Read Blvd, New Orleans, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$20

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$34

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: $20 (57%)

Insurance Median: $34 (97%)

Cash: $20 (57% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $34 (97% 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 ($)

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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	$9 - $34	26%
Amerihealth [3503]	$9	26%
Healthy Blue Louisiana [3502]	$9	26%
Humana	$9	26%
La Healthcare Connections [3504]	$9	26%
Medicaid / KanCare	$9	26%
UnitedHealthcare	$9 - $35	26%
Tricare	$38	108%
Cigna	$150	428%

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 $20.
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 New Orleans East 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.