CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities)

Facility: Timpanogos Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 97530 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97530
Insurance Median: $35
Cash Discount Price: $154
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.00x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) at Timpanogos Regional Hospital is $35. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $154. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $35.07, this hospital’s rate is 1.00x the Medicare baseline. Located in 750 West 800 North, Orem, UT.

Cash / Self-Pay

$154

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$35

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: $154 (439%)

Insurance Median: $35 (100%)

Cash: $154 (439% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $35 (100% 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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Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

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
Molina Healthcare	$26 - $35	74%
Coventry Altius	$29 - $34	83%
Humana	$29 - $35	83%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$30 - $35	86%
Cigna	$30 - $35	86%
Health Choice	$30 - $35	86%
University Of Ut	$30 - $35	86%
Veteran'S Administration	$30 - $35	86%
Regence	$35 - $54	100%

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 $154.
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 Timpanogos 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.