CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities)

Facility: Elmhurst Hospital Center

Billing Code: 97530 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97530
  • Insurance Median: $161
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.59x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) at Elmhurst Hospital Center is $161. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $35.07, this hospital’s rate is 4.59x the Medicare baseline. Located in 79-01 Broadway, Elmhurst, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$161

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%)
Insurance Median: $161 (459%)
Ins. Median: $161 (459% 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 459% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 359%). 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
Aetna $21 - $257 60%
Healthfirst $32 - $225 91%
Wellcare $43 - $161 123%
Fidelis $57 - $225 163%
Metroplus $92 - $225 262%
Amidacare $100 285%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $100 - $225 285%
Carelon $100 - $174 285%
Senior Whole Health $100 285%
United $100 - $504 285%
United Behavioral Health $100 - $110 285%
Affinity $102 - $225 291%
Carelon (Amida Care) $102 291%
Vnsny $102 - $228 291%
Centerlight $134 382%
Emblem $150 - $319 428%
Elderplan $174 496%
Magnacare $201 - $320 573%
Villagecare Max $209 - $228 596%
Multiplan $214 610%
Local 1199 $228 650%
Oxford $236 - $410 673%
Cigna $241 687%
Oscar $251 - $614 716%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 79-01 Broadway, Elmhurst, NY 11373
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals