CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities)

Facility: Anderson Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 97530 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97530
  • Insurance Median: $74
  • Cash Discount Price: $26
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.11x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) at Anderson Regional Medical Center is $74. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $26. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $35.07, this hospital’s rate is 2.11x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2124 14Th Street, Meridian, MS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$26

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$74

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: $26 (74%)
Insurance Median: $74 (211%)
Cash: $26 (74% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $74 (211% 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 211% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 111%). 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
Aetna $24 - $77 68%
Molina $24 68%
Advanced Health Systems Inc. $34 97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $34 97%
Magnolia Ms $41 - $65 117%
First Choice Health Plan Of Ms $60 - $83 171%
Littler $60 171%
Mpcn $71 202%
Ppo Plus $71 202%
Christian Health Aid $89 254%
Integrated Health Plan $89 254%
Usa Mco $95 271%
Primewell $110 314%
UnitedHealthcare $140 399%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2124 14Th Street, Meridian, MS 39301
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals