CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities)

Facility: Intermountain Health St Vincent Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 97530 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97530
Insurance Median: $73
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.08x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) at Intermountain Health St Vincent Regional Hospital is $73. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $35.07, this hospital’s rate is 2.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1233 N 30Th St, Billings, MT.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$73

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%)

Insurance Median: $73 (208%)

Ins. Median: $73 (208% 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 208% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 108%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

Consult Patient Advocate

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

Input your details and click calculate to compare out-of-pocket costs.

Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Medicare (plans)	$39	111%
UnitedHealthcare	$40 - $81	114%
First Choice Health	$47 - $79	134%
Other	$47 - $79	134%
Exchange Other	$53 - $58	151%
Mt Health Co-Op	$53 - $58	151%
Ebms-Employee Benefit Mng	$54 - $94	154%
Meritain Health	$54 - $66	154%
Aetna	$56	160%
Allegiance	$60 - $107	171%
Cigna	$60 - $79	171%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$66 - $118	188%
Sibanye Stillwater Health Partners	$74	211%
Preferred One	$76 - $82	217%
Coastal Administrative Services	$78	222%
Interwest	$79	225%
Pacificsource	$79 - $98	225%
Private Hlthcare Sys	$80	228%
Geha	$81	231%
Pacific Steel And Recycling	$98	279%

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 $X.
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 Intermountain Health St Vincent Regional Hospital 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.