CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities)

Facility: St Christopher's Hospital for Children

Billing Code: 97530 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97530
  • Insurance Median: $116
  • Cash Discount Price: $226
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.31x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) at St Christopher's Hospital for Children is $116. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $226. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $35.07, this hospital’s rate is 3.31x the Medicare baseline. Located in 160 East Erie Ave, Philadelphia, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$226

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$116

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: $226 (644%)
Insurance Median: $116 (331%)
Cash: $226 (644% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $116 (331% 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 331% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 231%). 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
UnitedHealthcare $20 57%
Health Partners $54 - $101 154%
Horizon Nj Health $60 171%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $62 - $245 177%
Geisinger $103 - $203 294%
Aetna $104 - $338 297%
Wellpoint Nj (Formerly Amerigroup) $120 342%
Cigna $175 499%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 160 East Erie Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19134
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Childrens