CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (self-care training)

Facility: Cass Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 97535 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97535
Insurance Median: $110
Cash Discount Price: $144
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.40x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (self-care training) at Cass Regional Medical Center is $110. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $144. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $32.4, this hospital’s rate is 3.40x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2800 E Rock Haven Road, Harrisonville, MO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$144

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$110

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$32.4

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $32.4 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $144 (444%)

Insurance Median: $110 (340%)

Cash: $144 (444% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $110 (340% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $32.4 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 340% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 240%). 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

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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
Cigna	$26 - $64	80%
UnitedHealthcare	$50 - $231	154%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$60 - $117	185%
Ambetter / Centene	$82 - $87	253%
Humana	$96 - $126	296%
Oscar	$100 - $106	309%
Ivl/Carelink	$109 - $115	336%
Aetna	$121 - $191	373%
Wppa Unified Health Plan	$150 - $159	463%
Multiplan	$168 - $178	519%
Coventry Leased	$194 - $205	599%

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 $144.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 97535.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Cass Regional Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 97535.
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.