CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities)

Facility: PAM Health Rehabiltation Hospital of Wausau

Billing Code: 97530 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97530
Insurance Median: $102
Cash Discount Price: $175
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.91x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) at PAM Health Rehabiltation Hospital of Wausau is $102. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $175. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $35.07, this hospital’s rate is 2.91x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1111 Westwood Dr, Wausau, WI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$175

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$102

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: $175 (499%)

Insurance Median: $102 (291%)

Cash: $175 (499% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $102 (291% 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 291% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 191%). 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.

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
Network Health	$32 - $123	91%
Aetna	$34 - $140	97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$34 - $135	97%
Health Partners	$34 - $128	97%
Humana	$34	97%
Molina Healthcare Of Wisconsin	$34	97%
Security Health Plan	$34 - $110	97%
UnitedHealthcare	$34 - $120	97%
Health Payment Services	$35 - $45	100%
Velocity Provider Ppo Network	$40 - $131	114%
Aspirus	$88	251%
Cigna	$95	271%
The Alliance	$114	325%
Quik Trip	$131	374%
Usa Managed Care Organization	$131	374%
Multiplan	$140	399%

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 $175.
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 PAM Health Rehabiltation Hospital of Wausau 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.