CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities)

Facility: Wilkes Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 97530 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97530
  • Insurance Median: $56
  • Cash Discount Price: $55
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.60x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) at Wilkes Regional Medical Center is $56. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $55. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $35.07, this hospital’s rate is 1.60x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1370 West D St, North Wilkesboro, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$55

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$56

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: $55 (157%)
Insurance Median: $56 (160%)
Cash: $55 (157% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $56 (160% 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
Amerihealth $20 - $63 57%
Carolina Complete $20 57%
Healthblue $20 57%
Partners $20 57%
Alliance $21 60%
Trillium $21 60%
UnitedHealthcare $21 - $58 60%
Vaya $21 60%
Wellcare $21 60%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $31 - $64 88%
Medcost $31 - $78 88%
Healthteam $34 97%
Aetna $41 - $75 117%
Ambetter / Centene $46 - $66 131%
Cigna $57 - $59 163%
Oscar $60 - $71 171%
Directnet $64 182%
Private Healthcare Systems $98 279%
Multiplan $100 285%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1370 West D St, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals