CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities)

Facility: Sanford Medical Center Bismarck

Billing Code: 97530 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97530
  • Insurance Median: $107
  • Cash Discount Price: $122
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.05x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) at Sanford Medical Center Bismarck is $107. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $122. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $35.07, this hospital’s rate is 3.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 300 N 7Th St, Bismarck, ND.
Cash / Self-Pay
$122

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$107

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: $122 (348%)
Insurance Median: $107 (305%)
Cash: $122 (348% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $107 (305% 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 305% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 205%). 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
Sanford Health Plan Align $33 94%
Aetna $35 - $129 100%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $35 100%
Health Partners $35 - $70 100%
Medicare (plans) $35 100%
Ucare $35 - $110 100%
UnitedHealthcare $35 - $126 100%
Primewest $36 103%
Sanford Health Plan $37 106%
Security Health Plan $84 240%
Medica $104 - $111 297%
Cigna $137 391%
First Choice Health Network $137 391%
Healthez $137 391%
Multiplan $137 391%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 300 N 7Th St, Bismarck, ND 58506
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals