CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities)

Facility: Shriners Hospitals for Children

Billing Code: 97530 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97530
  • Insurance Median: $75
  • Cash Discount Price: $396
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.14x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) at Shriners Hospitals for Children is $75. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $396. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $35.07, this hospital’s rate is 2.14x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4400 Clayton Ave, Saint Louis, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$396

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$75

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: $396 (1129%)
Insurance Median: $75 (214%)
Cash: $396 (1129% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $75 (214% 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 214% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 114%). 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
Ambetter / Centene $23 - $30 66%
Aetna $28 - $49 80%
Medicaid / KanCare $28 80%
Missouri Care $30 86%
Soonercare $30 86%
UnitedHealthcare $36 - $180 103%
Healthchoice Of Oklahoma $49 140%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $101 288%
Cigna $130 371%
Providence Health Plan $139 396%
Healthlink $141 - $155 402%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4400 Clayton Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63110
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Childrens