CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities)

Facility: Merit Health Madison

Billing Code: 97530 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97530
  • Insurance Median: $61
  • Cash Discount Price: $34
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.74x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) at Merit Health Madison is $61. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $34. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $35.07, this hospital’s rate is 1.74x the Medicare baseline. Located in 161 River Oaks Drive, Canton, MS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$34

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$61

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: $34 (97%)
Insurance Median: $61 (174%)
Cash: $34 (97% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $61 (174% 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.

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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
Ms-Can-Molina $29 83%
Ms-Can-Magnolia $30 86%
Ms-Can-Truecare $30 86%
Medicare (plans) $32 91%
Humana $33 94%
Wellcare $33 94%
Advhealth $34 97%
Devoted_Health $34 97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $40 114%
Mpcn $61 174%
Molina-Chip $62 177%
Firstchoice $64 182%
Magnolia-Chip $64 182%
Truecare-Chip $64 182%
Molina_Exchange $69 197%
Ambetter / Centene $81 231%
Cigna $86 245%
United $86 245%
United_Exchange $86 245%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 161 River Oaks Drive, Canton, MS 39046
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals