CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities)

Facility: Lovelace Regional Hospital - Roswell

Billing Code: 97530 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97530
Insurance Median: $205
Cash Discount Price: $123
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.85x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) at Lovelace Regional Hospital - Roswell is $205. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $123. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $35.07, this hospital’s rate is 5.85x the Medicare baseline. Located in 117 East 19Th Street, Roswell, NM.

Cash / Self-Pay

$123

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$205

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: $123 (351%)

Insurance Median: $205 (585%)

Cash: $123 (351% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $205 (585% 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 585% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 485%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
The Health Plan [2915]	$83	237%
UnitedHealthcare	$131	374%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$166 - $237	473%
Benefit Management [1175]	$205	585%
Medicare (plans)	$205	585%
Zelis [2385]	$205	585%
Caprock Health Plans [1200]	$266	758%
Magellan Behavioral Commercial [2895]	$266	758%
Presbyterian Health Plan [1830]	$266	758%
Cigna	$281	801%
Samba Health [2305]	$281	801%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $123.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 97530.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Lovelace Regional Hospital - Roswell is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 97530.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.