CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities)

Facility: Christian Hospital Northeast

Billing Code: 97530 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97530
  • Insurance Median: $140
  • Cash Discount Price: $112
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.99x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) at Christian Hospital Northeast is $140. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $112. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $35.07, this hospital’s rate is 3.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 11133 Dunn Road, Saint Louis, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$112

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$140

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: $112 (319%)
Insurance Median: $140 (399%)
Cash: $112 (319% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $140 (399% 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 399% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 299%). 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
Cox Health [757] $33 94%
Medica [662] $33 94%
Aetna $34 - $332 97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $34 - $216 97%
Essence Healthcare [221] $34 97%
Humana $34 - $104 97%
UnitedHealthcare $34 - $139 97%
Devoted Health Plan [847] $35 100%
Healthlink [225] $91 - $141 259%
Cox Health Systems Insurance Company [220] $103 - $138 294%
Health Alliance [224] $103 294%
Allied Benefits [498] $108 - $332 308%
Hope Trust [806] $108 308%
Med-Pay [480] $122 - $140 348%
Unicare [568] $122 - $141 348%
Healthscope Benefits [258] $127 362%
First Health Commercial [734] $139 396%
Beechstreet [551] $140 399%
Detego Health [868] $140 399%
Health Systems Inc [620] $140 399%
Healthcare Sol Mercy [609] $140 399%
Multiplan Commercial [737] $140 399%
Multiplan [240] $140 399%
Phcs [244] $140 - $150 399%
Preferred Health Professionals [561] $141 402%
Cigna $150 - $328 428%
Hfn [563] $150 428%
Medica [661] $150 428%
Consociate [478] $237 676%
Sarah Bush Lincoln [636] $237 676%
Apwu Health Plan [216] $328 935%
Nalc Health Benefit Plan [242] $328 935%
Priority Health [648] $328 935%
Coresource [497] $332 947%
Fmh Benefit Service Inc [222] $332 947%
Mail Handlers [495] $332 947%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 11133 Dunn Road, Saint Louis, MO 63136
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals