CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities)

Facility: PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Shreveport

Billing Code: 97530 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97530
Insurance Median: $219
Cash Discount Price: $282
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.24x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) at PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Shreveport is $219. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $282. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $35.07, this hospital’s rate is 6.24x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1541 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$282

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$219

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: $282 (804%)

Insurance Median: $219 (624%)

Cash: $282 (804% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $219 (624% 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 624% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 524%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
America'S Choice	$195 - $200	556%
Provider Network Of America	$209 - $215	596%
Quik Trip	$209 - $215	596%
Usa Managed Care Organization	$209 - $229	596%
Velocity Provider Ppo Network	$209 - $215	596%
Evolutions Healthcare System	$223 - $229	636%
Multiplan	$223 - $229	636%
Fortified Provider Network	$237 - $243	676%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$237 - $243	676%

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 $282.
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 PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Shreveport 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.