CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities)

Facility: Margaretville Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 97530 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97530
  • Insurance Median: $163
  • Cash Discount Price: $222
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.65x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) at Margaretville Memorial Hospital is $163. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $222. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $35.07, this hospital’s rate is 4.65x the Medicare baseline. Located in 42084 State Highway 28, Margaretville, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$222

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$163

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: $222 (633%)
Insurance Median: $163 (465%)
Cash: $222 (633% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $163 (465% 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 465% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 365%). 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) $98 - $147 279%
Hamaspik (McR) $98 279%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $98 - $211 279%
UnitedHealthcare $98 - $176 279%
Aetna $98 - $210 279%
Mvp Gold (McR) $98 279%
Affinity By Molina McR $103 294%
Cdphp $107 305%
Oxford $147 - $165 419%
Mvp $153 436%
Emblem Select Care (Exchange) $154 439%
Magnacare Standard $155 442%
Emblem Ghi/Hip Ppo/Cbp $156 445%
Oxford Exchange $158 451%
Todays Options $161 459%
Self-Pay $170 485%
Emblem Ghi/Hip Hmo/Epo/Pos $181 516%
Multiplan $182 519%
First Health $200 570%
Emblem $230 - $270 656%
Mvp Exchange $238 679%
Mvp Hmo/Ppo $280 798%
Magnacare $390 1112%
Magnacare Preferred $413 1178%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 42084 State Highway 28, Margaretville, NY 12455
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals