CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities)

Facility: Mid-Columbia Medical Center

Billing Code: 97530 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97530
  • Insurance Median: $77
  • Cash Discount Price: $60
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.20x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) at Mid-Columbia Medical Center is $77. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $60. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $35.07, this hospital’s rate is 2.20x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1700 E 19Th Street, The Dalles, OR.
Cash / Self-Pay
$60

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$77

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: $60 (171%)
Insurance Median: $77 (220%)
Cash: $60 (171% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $77 (220% 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 220% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 120%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $35 - $395 100%
Community Hp Mcr Adv - All Plans $35 100%
Moda Mcr Adv $35 100%
Molina Mcr Adv $35 100%
Tricare $35 100%
Va Ccn Triwest - All Plans $35 100%
Healthnet Mcr Adv $36 103%
Humana $37 106%
Molina - All Other Plans $38 108%
Norocor - All Plans $62 177%
Employee Health Plan - All Plans $63 180%
Amerigroup Mcaid - All Plans $64 182%
Coordinated Care Mcaid - All Plans $64 182%
Molina Mcaid $64 182%
UnitedHealthcare $64 - $118 182%
Moda Health Plan - All Other Plans $82 234%
Healthscape - All Plans $99 282%
First Health - All Plans $110 314%
Coventry - All Plans $112 319%
Aetna $114 325%
Pacific Source - All Plans $114 325%
Cigna $117 334%
First Choice - All Plans $118 336%
Multiplan/Phcs - All Plans $118 336%
Providence Ppo - All Plans $118 336%
Trpn - Three Rivers - All Plans $118 336%
Ahp - Americas Hlth Plan - All Plans $120 342%
Devoted Mcr Adv - All Plans $134 382%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1700 E 19Th Street, The Dalles, OR 97058
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals