CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities)

Facility: Bellin Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 97530 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97530
Insurance Median: $76
Cash Discount Price: $69
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.17x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) at Bellin Memorial Hospital is $76. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $69. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $35.07, this hospital’s rate is 2.17x the Medicare baseline. Located in 744 S Webster Ave, Green Bay, WI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$69

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$76

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: $69 (197%)

Insurance Median: $76 (217%)

Cash: $69 (197% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $76 (217% 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 217% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 117%). 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
Aetna	$27 - $32	77%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$27 - $128	77%
Community Care	$27 - $60	77%
Humana	$27 - $60	77%
My Choice	$27 - $47	77%
Network Health	$27 - $265	77%
Chorus Community Health Plan	$68 - $106	194%
Aspirus Arise	$73 - $76	208%
UnitedHealthcare	$74 - $328	211%
Cigna	$75 - $76	214%
Wps Insurance	$77 - $90	220%
Hps/Paymedix	$78 - $85	222%
Trilogy	$81	231%
Healthsmart	$85	242%
Ihs(Claimsbridge)	$85	242%
Medical College Of Wi	$85	242%
Multiplan	$85	242%
Allied National	$90	257%
First Health	$90	257%
Galaxy Health	$90	257%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$95	271%
Common Ground	$143	408%

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 $69.
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 Bellin Memorial 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.