CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities)

Facility: Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto

Billing Code: 97530 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97530
Insurance Median: $121
Cash Discount Price: $45
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.45x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) at Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto is $121. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $45. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $35.07, this hospital’s rate is 3.45x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7601 Southcrest Parkway, Southaven, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$45

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$121

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: $45 (128%)

Insurance Median: $121 (345%)

Cash: $45 (128% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $121 (345% 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 345% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 245%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
Aetna	$24 - $65	68%
Advanced Health Systems Inc.	$34	97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$38 - $151	108%
Magnolia Ms	$44 - $55	125%
Humana	$59 - $141	168%
Ppo Holdings	$77 - $95	220%
Cooper Realty	$81 - $100	231%
Magnolia Regional Health Center	$81 - $100	231%
Multiplan	$87 - $188	248%
Littler	$101 - $126	288%
Molina	$101 - $126	288%
Mpcn	$105 - $131	299%
First Choice Health Plan Of Ms	$107 - $133	305%
Novasys	$117 - $146	334%
Access Health Services	$121 - $151	345%
Primewell	$121 - $151	345%
Oscar	$130	371%
Qca	$152 - $188	433%
UnitedHealthcare	$160 - $237	456%
Christian Health Aid	$162 - $201	462%
Ppo Plus	$162 - $201	462%
St. Jude Children'S Hospital	$182 - $226	519%

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 $45.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 97530.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 97530.
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.