CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities)

Facility: Childress Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 97530 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97530
  • Insurance Median: $81
  • Cash Discount Price: $110
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.31x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) at Childress Regional Medical Center is $81. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $110. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $35.07, this hospital’s rate is 2.31x the Medicare baseline. Located in Hwy 83 North, Childress, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$110

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$81

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: $110 (314%)
Insurance Median: $81 (231%)
Cash: $110 (314% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $81 (231% 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 231% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 131%). 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
Aetna $39 - $96 111%
Humana $39 - $47 111%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $47 - $87 134%
Choicecare Network $65 - $78 185%
Amerigroup $67 - $81 191%
Firstcare $67 - $108 191%
Superior Healthplan Inc. $67 - $81 191%
Cigna $72 - $87 205%
Insurance Services Of Lubbock $75 - $90 214%
Bsa Provider Network $85 - $102 242%
UnitedHealthcare $100 - $120 285%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: Hwy 83 North, Childress, TX 79201
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals