CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities)

Facility: Research Medical Center

Billing Code: 97530 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97530
  • Insurance Median: $94
  • Cash Discount Price: $465
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.68x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) at Research Medical Center is $94. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $465. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $35.07, this hospital’s rate is 2.68x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2316 E Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$465

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$94

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: $465 (1326%)
Insurance Median: $94 (268%)
Cash: $465 (1326% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $94 (268% 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 268% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 168%). 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
United $28 - $222 80%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $29 - $193 83%
Coventry $29 - $199 83%
Healthyblue $29 83%
Medicaid / KanCare $29 83%
Aetna $30 - $252 86%
Amerigroup $30 86%
Celtic $30 - $35 86%
Cigna $30 - $247 86%
Devoted Health $30 - $34 86%
Humana $30 - $321 86%
Unicare $30 86%
UnitedHealthcare $30 - $494 86%
Wellcare $30 - $35 86%
Pyramid Life $32 - $36 91%
Home State Health Plan $34 97%
Triwest Health Alliance $34 97%
Multiplan $44 - $366 125%
Corvel Corporation $52 - $321 148%
Oha Network $54 - $247 154%
Ambetter / Centene $81 - $92 231%
Nhc Advantage $83 - $94 237%
Oscar $83 - $94 237%
Wppa Providrs Care Network $87 - $99 248%
Universal Healthcare $152 - $173 433%
Coventry Kc Mo $178 - $203 508%
College Park Family Care Center $187 - $213 533%
Emerging Therapy Solutions $209 - $247 596%
Focus Healthcare Mgmt, Inc $326 - $371 930%
Cco, Inc. $348 - $395 992%
Evernorth Behavioral Health $348 - $395 992%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2316 E Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64132
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals