CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities)

Facility: Saint Thomas Highlands Hospital

Billing Code: 97530 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97530
  • Insurance Median: $33
  • Cash Discount Price: $44
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.94x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) at Saint Thomas Highlands Hospital is $33. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $44. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $35.07, this hospital’s rate is 0.94x the Medicare baseline. Located in 401 Sewell Dr, Sparta, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$44

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$33

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: $44 (125%)
Insurance Median: $33 (94%)
Cash: $44 (125% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $33 (94% 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 Cross Blue Shield $22 - $76 63%
Point Comfort Underwriters $29 83%
Amerigroup Mcr Replacement $32 91%
Ascension Complete $32 91%
Centurion Of Tn $32 91%
Covid Uninsured Test Fund $32 91%
Healthspring Mcr Replacement $32 91%
Humana $32 91%
Medicare (plans) $32 91%
Nhc Advantage $32 91%
UnitedHealthcare $32 91%
Aetna $33 94%
Community Plan $33 94%
Ambetter / Centene $42 120%
Oscar Health $45 128%
Smart Health $45 128%
Cigna $47 - $50 134%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 401 Sewell Dr, Sparta, TN 38583
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals