CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities)

Facility: Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital

Billing Code: 97530 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97530
Insurance Median: $109
Cash Discount Price: $109
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.11x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) at Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital is $109. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $109. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $35.07, this hospital’s rate is 3.11x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3020 West Wheatland Road, Dallas, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$109

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$109

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: $109 (311%)

Insurance Median: $109 (311%)

Cash: $109 (311% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $109 (311% 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 311% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 211%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Humana	$82 - $109	234%
Group And Pension Administrators (Under Multiplan) (Primary)	$84	240%
Multiplan (Pchs)	$84	240%
Multiplan	$92	262%
Aetna	$109	311%
Ambetter / Centene	$109	311%
Amerigroup	$109	311%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$109	311%
Cigna	$109	311%
Friday Health Commercial (Ppo & Epo)	$109	311%
Healthcare Highways	$109	311%
Healthscope	$109	311%
Medicare (plans)	$109	311%
Molina Exchange	$109	311%
Oscar Healthcare	$109	311%
Scott & White Health Plan	$109	311%
Southwestern Health Resources (Paid Under United Hc)	$109	311%
Superior	$109	311%
Texas Plus (Universal American)(Includes Wellcare - Merged With Texan Plus Eff 1/1/19)	$109	311%
UnitedHealthcare	$109	311%
Wellmed	$109	311%

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 $109.
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 Methodist Rehabilitation 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.