CMS Price Transparency Data

Prosthetic fitting and training

Facility: Loma Linda University Medical Center

Billing Code: 97761 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97761
Insurance Median: $112
Cash Discount Price: $68
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.77x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Prosthetic fitting and training at Loma Linda University Medical Center is $112. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $68. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $40.41, this hospital’s rate is 2.77x the Medicare baseline. Located in 11234 Anderson St, Loma Linda, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$68

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$112

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: $68 (168%)

Insurance Median: $112 (277%)

Cash: $68 (168% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $112 (277% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 277% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 177%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash 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
Adventist Health	$30 - $62	74%
Lluh Dept Of Risk Management	$30 - $62	74%
Kaiser Foundation Hospitals	$58 - $101	144%
Epic Health Plan	$61	151%
Riverside University Health System	$61	151%
Alpha Care Medical Group	$84 - $129	208%
Global Benefits Group	$91	225%
Temecula Valley Physicians Medical Group	$91	225%
Trivalley Medical Group	$91	225%
Aetna	$92	228%
Cigna	$97 - $112	240%
Networks By Design	$99	245%
Molina Healthcare Of Ca	$106	262%
Multiplan	$114	282%
Central Health Plan	$122	302%
Dignity Health	$129	319%
Galaxy Health	$129	319%
Prime Health Services	$129	319%
Vantage Medical Group	$129	319%
Health Management Network	$137	339%
UnitedHealthcare	$206 - $417	510%
Blue Shield Of California	$268 - $412	663%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$336 - $447	831%

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 $68.
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 Loma Linda University 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.