CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities)

Facility: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Billing Code: 97530 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97530
Insurance Median: $76
Cash Discount Price: $181
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.17x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is $76. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $181. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $35.07, this hospital’s rate is 2.17x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3401 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$181

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$76

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: $181 (516%)

Insurance Median: $76 (217%)

Cash: $181 (516% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $76 (217% 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 217% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 117%). 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.

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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
Geisinger Medical Assistance	$18	51%
Medicaid / KanCare	$30	86%
UnitedHealthcare	$30 - $100	86%
Health Partners	$34	97%
Aetna	$48 - $91	137%
Highmark Wholecare	$50	143%
Upmc Medical Assistance	$50	143%
Keystone First Chip	$56	160%
Keystone Health Plan East	$57	163%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$64 - $73	182%
Horizon Nj Health	$70	200%
Geisinger Health Plan Commercial	$80	228%
Jefferson Health Plans	$86	245%
Cigna	$91	259%
Highmark	$91	259%
Qualcare	$100	285%
First Health Network	$118	336%
Devon Health, Intergroup, Multiplan, Valley Preferred/Populytics	$145	413%
Private Health Care Systems	$145	413%
Choice Care Network	$163	465%

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 $181.
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 Children's Hospital of Philadelphia 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.