CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities)

Facility: Grand Strand Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 97530 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97530
  • Insurance Median: $35
  • Cash Discount Price: $367
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.00x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center is $35. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $367. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $35.07, this hospital’s rate is 1.00x the Medicare baseline. Located in 809 82Nd Parkway, Myrtle Beach, SC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$367

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$35

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: $367 (1046%)
Insurance Median: $35 (100%)
Cash: $367 (1046% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $35 (100% 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
Blue Choice $15 43%
United $15 - $165 43%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $29 - $349 83%
Devoted Health $29 - $34 83%
Humana $29 - $312 83%
United Behavioral Health $29 - $34 83%
Absolute Total Care $30 - $66 86%
Aetna $30 - $34 86%
Boldage Pace $30 - $35 86%
Molina $30 - $66 86%
Wellcare $30 - $34 86%
Clover $31 - $35 88%
Eon Health $31 - $35 88%
Cigna $32 - $119 91%
Health Team Advantage $32 - $37 91%
Universal Healthcare Group $35 - $40 100%
Sc State Employees $37 106%
Corvel Corporation $40 - $46 114%
Employer'S Health Network $40 - $46 114%
Prime Health $40 - $312 114%
Heritage Summit $43 - $49 123%
Blue Choice Health Plan $51 145%
Nhc Advantage $70 200%
Pruitt Health $70 200%
Select Health $158 451%
Medcost $184 - $251 525%
Occunet $184 525%
Vocational Rehab $198 565%
Employers Health Network $202 576%
Evernorth $294 838%
First Health $303 864%
Global Excel Management $305 870%
Multiplan $312 890%
National Choicecare $312 890%
Novanet $330 941%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 809 82Nd Parkway, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals