CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities)

Facility: St Joseph Medical Center

Billing Code: 97530 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97530
  • Insurance Median: $35
  • Cash Discount Price: $33
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.00x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) at St Joseph Medical Center is $35. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $33. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $35.07, this hospital’s rate is 1.00x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 Carondelet Dr, Kansas City, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$33

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$35

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: $33 (94%)
Insurance Median: $35 (100%)
Cash: $33 (94% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $35 (100% 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.

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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
UnitedHealthcare $21 - $47 60%
Medicaid / KanCare $30 86%
Aetna $34 - $53 97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $34 - $63 97%
Cigna $34 97%
Home State $34 - $54 97%
Medicare (plans) $34 - $36 97%
Pace Kc (Swope Health Services) $34 97%
Tricare $34 97%
Veterans Evaluation Services $34 97%
Healthy Blue $36 - $40 103%
Kansas Superior $36 103%
Nhc Advantage $37 106%
Employer Direct Healthcare $47 134%
6 Degrees $68 194%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1000 Carondelet Dr, Kansas City, MO 64114
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals