CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities)

Facility: Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital

Billing Code: 97530 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97530
  • Insurance Median: $163
  • Cash Discount Price: $211
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.65x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital is $163. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $211. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $35.07, this hospital’s rate is 4.65x the Medicare baseline. Located in 169 Martin Avenue, Ephrata, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$211

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$163

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: $211 (602%)
Insurance Median: $163 (465%)
Cash: $211 (602% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $163 (465% 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 465% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 365%). 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 $33 - $214 94%
Medicare (plans) $33 - $49 94%
Medicaid / KanCare $50 - $83 143%
Highmark $51 - $152 145%
Blue_Cross $114 - $178 325%
Cigna $153 - $176 436%
Wellspan_Capital_Blue_Cross $161 - $177 459%
Geisinger $164 - $179 468%
Independence_Blue_Cross $164 - $179 468%
Tower Health $164 - $189 468%
Upmc $164 - $221 468%
Phc $176 - $196 502%
First_Health_Network $214 610%
United_Healthcare $238 - $260 679%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 169 Martin Avenue, Ephrata, PA 17522
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals