CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities)

Facility: Merit Health Natchez

Billing Code: 97530 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97530
  • Insurance Median: $33
  • Cash Discount Price: $71
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.94x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) at Merit Health Natchez is $33. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $71. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $35.07, this hospital’s rate is 0.94x the Medicare baseline. Located in 52 Sergeant Prentiss Drive, Natchez, MS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$71

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$33

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: $71 (202%)
Insurance Median: $33 (94%)
Cash: $71 (202% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $33 (94% 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
Aetna $9 - $133 26%
Humana $9 26%
Medicaid / KanCare $9 - $29 26%
Medpartners $12 34%
UnitedHealthcare $25 - $188 71%
Caresource Truecare $29 83%
Magnolia Mcd Chip $29 83%
Tricare $30 86%
Molina Chip $31 88%
First Choice $32 - $165 91%
Medicare (plans) $32 91%
Node Champva $32 91%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $32 91%
Node First Choice American Health Of Ms Mcr Adv $32 91%
Node First Choice Ice $32 91%
Node Hospice Non Par Agree $32 91%
Node Magnolia Mcr Adv $32 91%
Node Molina $32 91%
Node Peoples Health Mcr Adv $32 91%
Node Va $32 91%
Node Vantage Mcr Adv $32 91%
Veterans Eval Services $32 91%
Node Dignity Care Mcr Adv $33 94%
Node First Choice Wellcare Mcr Adv $33 94%
Advanced Health Systems $34 97%
Node Healthy Mississippi Mcr Adv $35 100%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $40 114%
Self Pay $42 - $99 120%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $52 148%
Magnolia Exchange $56 160%
Prime Health Wc $59 168%
Work Comp $61 174%
Molina Exchange $62 177%
Trimed Billing Solutions $71 202%
Vantage Commercial $72 205%
Vantage Ppaca Tiered $74 211%
Cigna $110 314%
Prime Health Services $188 536%
Ms Dept Of Rehabilitation Services $236 673%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 52 Sergeant Prentiss Drive, Natchez, MS 39120
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals