CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities)

Facility: University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority

Billing Code: 97530 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97530
  • Insurance Median: $125
  • Cash Discount Price: $118
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.56x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) at University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority is $125. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $118. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $35.07, this hospital’s rate is 3.56x the Medicare baseline. Located in 600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$118

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$125

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: $118 (336%)
Insurance Median: $125 (356%)
Cash: $118 (336% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $125 (356% 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 356% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 256%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Medicare (plans) $56 - $144 160%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $84 - $350 240%
Alliance_Premier_Network $90 - $98 257%
Mercycare $93 - $102 265%
Triology $96 - $125 274%
Security_Health_Plan $102 - $130 291%
Employer'S_Coalition_On_Health $103 - $158 294%
Alliance $106 - $115 302%
Hfn $107 - $158 305%
United_Healthcare $108 - $174 308%
Beloit_Health_System $109 - $119 311%
Aspirus_Health_Plan $110 - $120 314%
Cigna $113 - $123 322%
Health_Partners_Insurance $115 - $125 328%
Health_Payment_Systems $115 - $126 328%
UnitedHealthcare $118 - $128 336%
Dean_Health_Plan $120 - $131 342%
Medical_Associates $124 - $135 354%
Wps $130 - $156 371%
Employers_Healthcare_Coalition_Of_Wi $132 - $144 376%
Aetna $134 - $164 382%
Aspirus_Network_Inc $145 - $158 413%
Chorus_Community $150 - $164 428%
Ghc_Eau_Claire_Health_Plan $150 - $164 428%
Multiplan $150 - $189 428%
Sheybogan_Employers_Health_Network $150 - $164 428%
Coventry $160 - $174 456%
Dean_Care $160 - $174 456%
Healthsmart $165 - $180 470%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI 53792
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals