CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities)

Facility: Harlan County Health System

Billing Code: 97530 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97530
  • Insurance Median: $101
  • Cash Discount Price: $89
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.88x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) at Harlan County Health System is $101. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $89. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $35.07, this hospital’s rate is 2.88x the Medicare baseline. Located in 717 Brown St, Alma, NE.
Cash / Self-Pay
$89

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$101

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: $89 (254%)
Insurance Median: $101 (288%)
Cash: $89 (254% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $101 (288% 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 288% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 188%). 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
Medica Mcr Adv $60 171%
Medica Prime Solution $60 171%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $72 - $107 205%
Humana $74 211%
Tricare $74 211%
Aetna $78 222%
Great Plains Mcr Adv-All Plans $78 222%
Medica Chi Aco - All Other Plans $101 288%
Medica Chi Health $101 288%
Medica Choice $101 288%
Ohara Llc Wc- All Plans $105 299%
Medica Ifb Aco $107 305%
Medica Ifb Open Access $107 305%
UnitedHealthcare $107 305%
Phcs/Multiplan-All Plans $109 311%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 717 Brown St, Alma, NE 68920
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals