CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities)

Facility: Medina Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 97530 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97530
Insurance Median: $50
Cash Discount Price: $90
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.43x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) at Medina Regional Hospital is $50. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $90. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $35.07, this hospital’s rate is 1.43x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3100 Avenue E, Hondo, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$90

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$50

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: $90 (257%)

Insurance Median: $50 (143%)

Cash: $90 (257% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $50 (143% 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

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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	$24 - $39	68%
UnitedHealthcare	$24 - $130	68%
Community First Health Plan	$30 - $100	86%
Amerivantage	$33	94%
Aetna	$35 - $60	100%
Amerigroup	$37	106%
Cigna	$40	114%
Blue Advantage	$50	143%
Curative	$60	171%
Benefit Administrators	$100	285%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$215	613%

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 $90.
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 Medina Regional 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.