CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities)

Facility: Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 97530 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97530
Insurance Median: $33
Cash Discount Price: $120
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.94x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) at Memorial Hospital is $33. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $120. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $35.07, this hospital’s rate is 0.94x the Medicare baseline. Located in 500 London Avenue, Marysville, OH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$120

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$33

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: $120 (342%)

Insurance Median: $33 (94%)

Cash: $120 (342% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $33 (94% 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

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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
Mount Carmel/Medigold	$32	91%
Aetna	$33 - $34	94%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$33	94%
Caresource	$33	94%
Cigna	$33	94%
Core Care Select (Copc)	$33	94%
Humana	$33 - $34	94%
Molina	$33	94%
UnitedHealthcare	$33	94%
Buckeye Health Plan	$34	97%
Gateway Health Plan	$34	97%
Medical Mutual Of Ohio	$34	97%
Valor Health Plan	$34	97%
Caresource (Ohio Marketplace)	$53	151%
Accountable Health Plan Of Oh	$55	157%
Oscar	$57	163%

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 $120.
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 Memorial 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.