CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities)

Facility: The McDowell Hospital

Billing Code: 97530 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97530
  • Insurance Median: $40
  • Cash Discount Price: $117
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.14x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) at The McDowell Hospital is $40. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $117. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $35.07, this hospital’s rate is 1.14x the Medicare baseline. Located in 430 Rankin Drive P O Box 730, Marion, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$117

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$40

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: $117 (334%)
Insurance Median: $40 (114%)
Cash: $117 (334% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $40 (114% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $14 - $16 40%
United $14 - $63 40%
Amerihealth $15 - $17 43%
Partners Health Management $15 - $17 43%
Vaya Health $15 - $17 43%
Wellcare $15 - $35 43%
Apex Health $21 - $25 60%
Aetna $30 - $89 86%
Alignment Health $30 - $34 86%
Devoted Health $30 - $34 86%
Humana $30 - $35 86%
Provider Partners Health Plan $31 - $36 88%
Cigna $32 - $66 91%
Troy Healthcare $32 - $36 91%
Healthteam Advantage $33 - $37 94%
Amerihealth Caritas $34 - $58 97%
Longevity Health Plan $35 - $40 100%
Caresource $47 - $54 134%
Medcost $52 - $105 148%
Magellan $64 - $74 182%
Magellan Behavioral Health $64 - $74 182%
Multiplan $86 - $99 245%
Avalon Administrative Services $91 - $105 259%
Prime Health $94 - $111 268%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 430 Rankin Drive P O Box 730, Marion, NC 28752
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals