CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities)

Facility: Trios Health

Billing Code: 97530 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97530
Insurance Median: $79
Cash Discount Price: $61
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.25x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) at Trios Health is $79. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $61. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $35.07, this hospital’s rate is 2.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3780 Plaza Way, Kennewick, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$61

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$79

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: $61 (174%)

Insurance Median: $79 (225%)

Cash: $61 (174% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $79 (225% 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 225% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 125%). 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Ods Community Health Inc	$20	57%
Community Health Plan Of Washington	$21	60%
Molina Healthcare Of Washington	$21 - $26	60%
Coordinated Care Of Washington Inc	$22	63%
Wellpoint Washington, Inc.	$23	66%
UnitedHealthcare	$25 - $213	71%
Summit Health Plan	$28	80%
Humana	$33	94%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$37	106%
Lifewise Health Plan Of Wa	$38	108%
Kfhp Of Wa	$76	217%
Kfhp Of Wa Options, Inc	$78	222%
Regence Blueshield	$87	248%
Cigna	$89 - $95	254%
Asuris Northwest Health	$117	334%
Aetna	$121 - $139	345%
Government Employees Health Association	$135	385%
Meritain Health	$242	690%

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 $61.
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 Trios Health 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.