CMS Price Transparency Data

Orthotic fitting and training

Facility: El Centro Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 97760 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97760
  • Insurance Median: $95
  • Cash Discount Price: $102
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.06x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Orthotic fitting and training at El Centro Regional Medical Center is $95. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $102. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $46.09, this hospital’s rate is 2.06x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1415 Ross Avenue, El Centro, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$102

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$95

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: $102 (221%)
Insurance Median: $95 (206%)
Cash: $102 (221% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $95 (206% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 206% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 106%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $49 - $254 106%
Brand New Day Comm - All Other Plans $49 106%
Brand New Day Mcr $49 106%
Healthnet Mcr Adv $49 106%
Molina Mcr Adv $49 106%
Scp Managed Care - All Plans $49 106%
Tricare $49 106%
UnitedHealthcare $49 - $73 106%
Easy Choice Mcr Adv-All Plans $54 117%
Healthnet Hmo $61 132%
Aetna $64 139%
Cdcr Correctional-All Plans $64 139%
Pacificare-All Plans $91 197%
Mulitplan Primary - All Other Plans $99 215%
Cigna $110 239%
Multiplan Comp $117 254%
Trident - All Plans $124 269%
Healthnet Comm-All Other Plans $131 284%
Humana $136 295%
Ahccs/Medi-Cal Misc - All Plans $146 317%
Brand New Day Mcal $146 317%
Medi-Cal $146 317%
Molina Exchange - All Other Plans $146 317%
Ambetter / Centene $150 325%
Molina Mcal $161 349%
Blue Shield-All Plans $338 733%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1415 Ross Avenue, El Centro, CA 92243
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals