CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities)

Facility: HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest

Billing Code: 97530 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97530
  • Insurance Median: $36
  • Cash Discount Price: $237
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.03x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) at HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest is $36. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $237. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $35.07, this hospital’s rate is 1.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 710 Cypress Creek Parkway, Houston, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$237

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$36

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: $237 (676%)
Insurance Median: $36 (103%)
Cash: $237 (676% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $36 (103% 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
Superior Health Plan $13 - $37 37%
Community Health Choice Mcd $28 - $40 80%
Oscar $30 - $60 86%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $30 - $106 86%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $31 - $132 88%
Cigna $31 - $35 88%
Devoted Health $31 - $35 88%
Humana $31 - $387 88%
Van Lang Ipa $31 - $36 88%
Wellmed $31 - $35 88%
American Health Plan $32 - $37 91%
Integranet Amerigroup Ipa $32 - $36 91%
Procare Advantage $32 - $37 91%
Shared Health $32 - $37 91%
United $32 - $139 91%
Wellcare $32 - $36 91%
Provider Partners Health Plan Of Texas $33 - $37 94%
Molina $34 - $38 97%
Christus (Usfhp) $35 100%
Triwest Health Alliance $35 100%
Texas Childrens Health Plans $36 - $73 103%
Verda Health Plan $40 - $46 114%
Community Health Choice $45 - $51 128%
Superior $45 - $55 128%
Molina Healthcare $67 - $76 191%
Aetna $111 - $199 317%
Coventry National First Health $114 - $164 325%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 710 Cypress Creek Parkway, Houston, TX 77090
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals