CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities)

Facility: Kaleida Health

Billing Code: 97530 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97530
  • Insurance Median: $42
  • Cash Discount Price: $203
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.20x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) at Kaleida Health is $42. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $203. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $35.07, this hospital’s rate is 1.20x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 High Street, Buffalo, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$203

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$42

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: $203 (579%)
Insurance Median: $42 (120%)
Cash: $203 (579% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $42 (120% 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.

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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
Independent Health Association $20 - $54 57%
Independent Health Association - Wchob $20 - $55 57%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $23 - $127 66%
Tricare $32 91%
Univera $33 - $78 94%
Wellcare $35 100%
Aetna $36 - $42 103%
Fidelis $37 106%
UnitedHealthcare $37 106%
Cigna $40 - $48 114%
Ghi/Emblem Health $40 - $50 114%
Ghi/Emblem Health - Wchob $40 - $50 114%
Magnacare $42 - $54 120%
Magnacare - Wchob $42 - $54 120%
Univera - Wchob $46 - $78 131%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 100 High Street, Buffalo, NY 14210
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals