CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities)

Facility: McKenzie County Healthcare Systems Inc

Billing Code: 97530 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97530
  • Insurance Median: $224
  • Cash Discount Price: $159
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.39x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) at McKenzie County Healthcare Systems Inc is $224. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $159. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $35.07, this hospital’s rate is 6.39x the Medicare baseline. Located in 709 4Th Ave Ne, Watford City, ND.
Cash / Self-Pay
$159

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$224

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: $159 (453%)
Insurance Median: $224 (639%)
Cash: $159 (453% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $224 (639% 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 639% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 539%). 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
Humana $118 336%
Sanford Health Plan $118 - $238 336%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $120 - $165 342%
Medica $149 - $240 425%
First Choice Plus $216 616%
UnitedHealthcare $233 - $240 664%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 709 4Th Ave Ne, Watford City, ND 58854
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals