CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities)

Facility: Meeker Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 97530 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97530
  • Insurance Median: $115
  • Cash Discount Price: $84
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.28x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) at Meeker Memorial Hospital is $115. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $84. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $35.07, this hospital’s rate is 3.28x the Medicare baseline. Located in 612 South Sibley Avenue, Litchfield, MN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$84

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$115

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: $84 (240%)
Insurance Median: $115 (328%)
Cash: $84 (240% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $115 (328% 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 328% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 228%). 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
Health Partners $36 - $125 103%
UnitedHealthcare $61 - $103 174%
Medica Choice (Facility) $66 188%
Prime West $66 188%
U Care $66 188%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $115 - $462 328%
Cigna $119 339%
Multiplan $124 354%
Sanford Health Plans (Hospital) $125 356%
America Ppo Auto $128 365%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 612 South Sibley Avenue, Litchfield, MN 55355
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals