CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities)

Facility: University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center

Billing Code: 97530 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97530
  • Insurance Median: $123
  • Cash Discount Price: $110
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.51x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) at University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center is $123. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $110. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $35.07, this hospital’s rate is 3.51x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1025 Center St, Ashland, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$110

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$123

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: $110 (314%)
Insurance Median: $123 (351%)
Cash: $110 (314% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $123 (351% 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 351% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 251%). 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 $35 - $126 100%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $35 - $133 100%
Cigna $35 - $136 100%
Devoted Health $35 100%
Humana $35 100%
Molina $35 100%
Primetime Health Plan $35 100%
Summacare $35 - $134 100%
The Health Plan $35 - $129 100%
UnitedHealthcare $35 - $136 100%
Wellcare By Allwell $35 100%
Paramount $36 103%
Perennial Advantage Of Ohio $36 103%
Valor Health Plans $36 103%
Medical Mutual Of Ohio $52 - $146 148%
University Health Employee Plan (Contigo) $56 160%
Ambetter / Centene $62 177%
Caresource $62 177%
Amish Aid Community Plan $68 - $85 194%
Amish Church Fund And Workers Aid Plan $68 - $85 194%
Buckeye Plain Ministries $68 - $85 194%
Christian Healthcare Ministries $74 211%
Immergrun $74 211%
Sunrise Plain Communities $74 211%
Medical Mutual Traditional/Health Ohio $103 294%
Beech Street $118 - $132 336%
Ohio Preferred Network $118 - $132 336%
First Health $122 348%
Century Health Network $125 356%
Ohio Health Choice $125 - $132 356%
Private Healthcare System $126 359%
Aultcare $132 376%
Clarity $132 376%
Configurenet $132 376%
Fortified Provider Network $132 376%
Healthsmart $132 376%
Jp Farley $132 376%
Multiplan $132 376%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1025 Center St, Ashland, OH 44805
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals