CMS Price Transparency Data

Prosthetic fitting and training

Facility: Encino Hospital Medical Center

Billing Code: 97761 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97761
Insurance Median: $46
Cash Discount Price: $45
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.14x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Prosthetic fitting and training at Encino Hospital Medical Center is $46. 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 $40.41, this hospital’s rate is 1.14x the Medicare baseline. Located in 16237 Ventura Blvd, Encino, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$45

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$46

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: $45 (111%)

Insurance Median: $46 (114%)

Cash: $45 (111% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $46 (114% 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

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
Aids Healthcare Foundation	$45 - $46	111%
Alignment	$45	111%
Blue Shield Of Ca, Va	$45	111%
Blue Shield Of Promise	$45	111%
Health Net Of Ca	$45 - $66	111%
La Care Health Plan	$45	111%
Managed Health Network	$45	111%
Medicare (plans)	$45	111%
Molina	$45	111%
Renal Payer Solutions	$45	111%
Tricare	$45	111%
Usa Senior Care Network	$45	111%
Brand New Day	$46 - $68	114%
Imperial Health Plan Ca	$48	119%
Corvel	$57	141%
Zelis Healthcare	$57	141%
Aetna	$58	144%
Americas Choice Provider Network	$58	144%
Healthsmart Preferred Care Network	$58	144%
Multiplan	$58	144%
Prime Health Services, Inc.	$58	144%
Three Rivers	$58	144%
Provider Select	$59	146%
Provider Network Of America	$60	148%
Workers Comp	$60	148%
Employer Direct Healthcare	$63	156%

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: 97761.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Encino Hospital Medical Center 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.