CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities)

Facility: Yoakum County Hospital

Billing Code: 97530 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97530
Insurance Median: $59
Cash Discount Price: $73
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.68x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) at Yoakum County Hospital is $59. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $73. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $35.07, this hospital’s rate is 1.68x the Medicare baseline. Located in 412 Mustang Avenue, Denver City, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$73

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$59

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: $73 (208%)

Insurance Median: $59 (168%)

Cash: $73 (208% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $59 (168% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
90 Degree Benefits	$37	106%
Firstcare	$37 - $45	106%
Multiplan	$37 - $97	106%
Humana	$38 - $72	108%
Insurance Services Of Lubbock	$38 - $72	108%
UnitedHealthcare	$38 - $89	108%
Aetna	$39 - $94	111%
Dars	$41 - $78	117%
Healthsmart	$50 - $94	143%
Phcs	$50 - $94	143%
Capstar	$53 - $100	151%
Provider Network	$58 - $108	165%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$59 - $111	168%
Cigna	$59 - $70	168%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $73.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 97530.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Yoakum County Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 97530.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.