CMS Price Transparency Data

Orthotic fitting and training

Facility: Medical West, An Affiliate of UAB Health System

Billing Code: 97760 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97760
Insurance Median: $59
Cash Discount Price: $68
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.28x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Orthotic fitting and training at Medical West, An Affiliate of UAB Health System is $59. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $68. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $46.09, this hospital’s rate is 1.28x the Medicare baseline. Located in 995 9Th Avenue Southwest, Bessemer, AL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$68

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$59

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$46.09

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $46.09 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $68 (148%)

Insurance Median: $59 (128%)

Cash: $68 (148% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $59 (128% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $46.09 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

Input your details and click calculate to compare out-of-pocket costs.

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	$11 - $80	24%
Cigna	$16 - $213	35%
Viva	$33 - $58	72%
Phcs	$40 - $80	87%
Beech Street	$41 - $80	89%
One Health Plan	$43 - $75	93%
Triwest	$43	93%
Geha	$46 - $80	100%
Healthchoice	$46 - $80	100%
Alamed	$52 - $90	113%
Construction Claims Management	$53 - $93	115%
Multiplan	$54 - $94	117%
Corvel	$55 - $104	119%
Novanet	$55 - $96	119%
Humana	$56 - $98	122%
Department Of Labor	$57 - $100	124%
Heritage Summit Health	$57 - $100	124%
Pnoa	$59 - $104	128%
Three Rivers	$59 - $104	128%
UnitedHealthcare	$166	360%

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 $68.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 97760.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Medical West, An Affiliate of UAB Health System is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 97760.
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.