CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities)

Facility: Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center

Billing Code: 97530 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97530
Insurance Median: $95
Cash Discount Price: $171
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.71x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) at Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center is $95. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $171. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $35.07, this hospital’s rate is 2.71x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5400 South Rainbow Blvd, Las Vegas, NV.

Cash / Self-Pay

$171

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$95

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: $171 (488%)

Insurance Median: $95 (271%)

Cash: $171 (488% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $95 (271% 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 271% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 171%). 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

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$31	88%
Silver_Summit	$31	88%
Smart_Choice	$31	88%
Molina	$32	91%
Humana	$38	108%
Prominence	$59 - $70	168%
Sierra_Health_Options	$80 - $83	228%
Cigna	$92 - $136	262%
Aetna	$131 - $297	374%
Sierra_Health_Plan_Of_Nevada	$133 - $138	379%
Multiplan	$241 - $250	687%

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 $171.
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 Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center 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.