CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities)

Facility: Valley Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 97530 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97530
  • Insurance Median: $36
  • Cash Discount Price: $479
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.03x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) at Valley Regional Medical Center is $36. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $479. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $35.07, this hospital’s rate is 1.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 A Alton Gloor, Brownsville, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$479

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: $479 (1366%)
Insurance Median: $36 (103%)
Cash: $479 (1366% 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
Aetna $30 - $360 86%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $30 - $237 86%
Cigna $30 - $34 86%
Humana $30 - $584 86%
Independent Medical System $30 - $34 86%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $30 - $34 86%
Wellmed $30 - $34 86%
American Health Plan $31 - $36 88%
Physicians Health Choice $31 - $35 88%
Prominence Health $31 - $36 88%
Shared Health $31 - $36 88%
Superior Health Plan $31 - $36 88%
United $31 - $215 88%
Provider Partners Health Plan Of Texas $32 - $36 91%
Molina $33 - $37 94%
Superior $46 - $53 131%
Corvel Corporation $59 - $67 168%
Molina Healthcare $62 - $70 177%
Omni Healthcare $63 - $71 180%
Texas Workforce Commission $115 328%
Oscar $130 371%
Averde Health $158 451%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $206 - $407 587%
First Health $275 784%
National Healthcare Solutions $287 818%
Southwest Medical $287 818%
Texas Athletic Network $300 - $600 855%
Coastal Comp $311 887%
Total E&P Mexico $311 887%
Affiliated Healthcare $326 930%
Mcm Maxcare $383 1092%
Pronet Ppo $383 1092%
Usa Managed Care $383 1092%
Beech Street $431 1229%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 100 A Alton Gloor, Brownsville, TX 78526
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals