CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities)

Facility: UPMC McKeesport Hospital

Billing Code: 97530 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97530
  • Insurance Median: $63
  • Cash Discount Price: $95
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.80x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) at UPMC McKeesport Hospital is $63. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $95. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $35.07, this hospital’s rate is 1.80x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1500 Fifth Avenue, Mc Keesport, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$95

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$63

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: $95 (271%)
Insurance Median: $63 (180%)
Cash: $95 (271% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $63 (180% 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.

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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
UnitedHealthcare $14 40%
Upmc Health Plan $14 - $148 40%
Highmark Wholecare (Prev Gateway) $19 - $79 54%
Amerihealth Caritas $20 57%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $21 - $104 60%
Pa Health & Wellness $22 63%
Aetna $28 - $63 80%
Cigna $61 - $95 174%
Upmc Work Partners $62 177%
Intergroup $79 225%
Coventry/First Health $111 317%
Private Health Care Systems $126 359%
Selectcare $126 359%
Humana $134 382%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1500 Fifth Avenue, Mc Keesport, PA 15132
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals