CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities)

Facility: PAM Specialty Hospital of Wilkes-Barre

Billing Code: 97530 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97530
  • Insurance Median: $87
  • Cash Discount Price: $117
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.48x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) at PAM Specialty Hospital of Wilkes-Barre is $87. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $117. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $35.07, this hospital’s rate is 2.48x the Medicare baseline. Located in 575 North River St, Wilkes-Barre, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$117

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$87

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: $117 (334%)
Insurance Median: $87 (248%)
Cash: $117 (334% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $87 (248% 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 248% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 148%). 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
America'S Choice $82 234%
Intergroup $87 248%
Provider Network Of Amercia $87 248%
Quik Trip $87 248%
Usa Managed Care Organization $87 248%
Velocity Provider Ppo Network $87 248%
Devon Health Services $93 265%
Multiplan/Phcs $93 265%
Prime Health Services $99 282%
Medincrease $105 299%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 575 North River St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18764
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: N/A
  • Hospital Type: PART A PROVIDER - HOSPITAL