CMS Price Transparency Data

Prosthetic fitting and training

Facility: Medical Center Barbour

Billing Code: 97761 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97761
Insurance Median: $37
Cash Discount Price: $18
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.92x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Prosthetic fitting and training at Medical Center Barbour is $37. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $18. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $40.41, this hospital’s rate is 0.92x the Medicare baseline. Located in 820 W Washington St, Eufaula, AL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$18

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$37

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$40.41

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $40.41 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $18 (45%)

Insurance Median: $37 (92%)

Cash: $18 (45% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $37 (92% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $40.41 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

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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
Caresource	$8	20%
Healthcare_Authority_Multiplan	$30	74%
Aarp	$37	92%
Aetna	$37	92%
Cigna	$37	92%
Humana	$37	92%
Mutual_Of_Omaha	$37	92%
Secure_Horizons	$37	92%
Simpra_Advantage	$37	92%
UnitedHealthcare	$37	92%
Va_Ccn	$37	92%
Wellcare	$37	92%
American_Retirement	$38	94%
Ambetter / Centene	$39	97%
Blue_Cross_Blue_Shield	$240	594%

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 $18.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 97761.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Medical Center Barbour is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 97761.
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.