CMS Price Transparency Data

Orthotic fitting and training

Facility: Banner-University Medical Center South Campus

Billing Code: 97760 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97760
Insurance Median: $71
Cash Discount Price: $25
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.54x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Orthotic fitting and training at Banner-University Medical Center South Campus is $71. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $25. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $46.09, this hospital’s rate is 1.54x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2800 East Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ.

Cash / Self-Pay

$25

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$71

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: $25 (54%)

Insurance Median: $71 (154%)

Cash: $25 (54% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $71 (154% 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

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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	$27 - $81	59%
Arizona Physicians Ipa	$35	76%
Health Choice Arizona, Inc.	$35 - $68	76%
Health Net	$35 - $73	76%
Mercy Care	$35	76%
University Of Arizona (Kasser Medical Treatment Center)	$47	102%
Arizona Priority Care	$54	117%
National Healthcare Solutions Inc (Nhsi) And Vip Universal Medical Insurance Group (Vumi)	$61	132%
Plotkin Health	$61	132%
Oscar Health Plan	$68	148%
Quiktrip Corporation	$73	158%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$97 - $184	210%
Provider Network Of America	$101	219%
Arizona Medical Network	$108	234%
Cigna	$225	488%
UnitedHealthcare	$268	581%

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 $25.
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 Banner-University Medical Center South Campus 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.