CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities)

Facility: University Health System, Inc

Billing Code: 97530 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97530
  • Insurance Median: $55
  • Cash Discount Price: $31
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.57x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) at University Health System, Inc is $55. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $31. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $35.07, this hospital’s rate is 1.57x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1924 Alcoa Highway, Knoxville, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$31

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$55

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: $31 (88%)
Insurance Median: $55 (157%)
Cash: $31 (88% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $55 (157% 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
UnitedHealthcare $26 - $85 74%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $28 - $132 80%
Cigna $32 - $93 91%
Humana $32 91%
Aetna $34 - $85 97%
American Health $34 97%
Devoted Health $34 97%
Medicare (plans) $34 - $35 97%
Nhc $34 97%
Wellcare-Windsor Medadv $34 97%
Wellpoint $34 - $40 97%
Fentress County Sheriffs Dept $49 140%
Multiplan $73 208%
Nx Health $73 208%
Phcs $73 208%
Naphcare $79 225%
Coventry $85 242%
Beechstreet $92 262%
Prime Health $92 - $122 262%
Seven Corners $92 262%
Usa $98 279%
Evolutions $110 314%
Galaxy $110 314%
Healthsmart $110 314%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1924 Alcoa Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals