CMS Price Transparency Data

Orthotic fitting and training

Facility: Riverside University Health System-Medical Center

Billing Code: 97760 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97760
Insurance Median: $157
Cash Discount Price: $172
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.41x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Orthotic fitting and training at Riverside University Health System-Medical Center is $157. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $172. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $46.09, this hospital’s rate is 3.41x the Medicare baseline. Located in 26520 Cactus Avenue, Moreno Valley, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$172

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$157

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: $172 (373%)

Insurance Median: $157 (341%)

Cash: $172 (373% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $157 (341% 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 341% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 241%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Inland Empire Health Plan Mcal Hmo	$21 - $187	46%
La Care Health Plan	$21 - $187	46%
Medi-Cal	$21 - $187	46%
Medical Groups Commercial Contracted	$26 - $187	56%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$32 - $187	69%
Medicare (plans)	$49 - $187	106%
Inland Empire Health Plan	$50 - $187	108%
Molina	$50 - $187	108%
Kaiser	$118 - $141	256%
California Department Of Corrections	$157 - $187	341%
Workers Comp	$157 - $187	341%

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 $172.
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 Riverside University Health System-Medical Center 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.