CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities)

Facility: Highland Hospital

Billing Code: 97530 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97530
Insurance Median: $13
Cash Discount Price: $94
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.37x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) at Highland Hospital is $13. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $94. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $35.07, this hospital’s rate is 0.37x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 South Avenue, Rochester, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$94

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$13

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: $94 (268%)

Insurance Median: $13 (37%)

Cash: $94 (268% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $13 (37% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Medicaid / KanCare	$4 - $5	11%
Fidelis [5155]	$5	14%
Mvp [2900]	$5 - $75	14%
Martins Point [1205]	$20	57%
Medicare (plans)	$20 - $40	57%
UnitedHealthcare	$20	57%
Excellus [2201]	$25	71%
Aetna	$26 - $50	74%
Humana	$26	74%
Cigna	$97	277%

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 $94.
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 Highland Hospital 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.