CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities)

Facility: McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center

Billing Code: 97530 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97530
Insurance Median: $100
Cash Discount Price: $164
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.85x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) at McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center is $100. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $164. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $35.07, this hospital’s rate is 2.85x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1460 G Street, Springfield, OR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$164

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$100

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: $164 (468%)

Insurance Median: $100 (285%)

Cash: $164 (468% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $100 (285% 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 285% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 185%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Pacificsource Hlthier Or	$27	77%
Pacificsource Mcaid	$27	77%
Trillium Mcaid-All Plans	$27	77%
Healthnet Mcd	$30	86%
Kaiser Mcr Adv	$35	100%
Healthnet Mcr Adv	$37	106%
Kaiser Mcaid	$61	174%
Providence Hp Pebb	$70	200%
UnitedHealthcare	$88	251%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$112	319%
Pacificsource Individual	$137	391%
Healthnet Comm - All Other Plans	$140	399%
Pacificsource Non-Individ	$178	508%
Providence Hp - All Other Plans	$178	508%
Pacificsource Psn/Voyager - All Other Plans	$183	522%
Cigna	$189	539%
Aetna	$219	624%
Kaiser Comm - All Other Plans	$738	2104%

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 $164.
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 McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center 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.