CMS Price Transparency Data

Prosthetic fitting and training

Facility: Kern Valley Healthcare District

Billing Code: 97761 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97761
  • Insurance Median: $531
  • Cash Discount Price: $159
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 13.14x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Prosthetic fitting and training at Kern Valley Healthcare District is $531. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $159. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $40.41, this hospital’s rate is 13.14x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6412 Laurel Ave, Lake Isabella, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$159

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$531

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: $159 (393%)
Insurance Median: $531 (1314%)
Cash: $159 (393% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $531 (1314% 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 1314% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1214%). 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 Shield - All Plans $79 195%
UnitedHealthcare $136 337%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $157 389%
Healthnet Med Adv $159 393%
Humana $159 393%
Brand New Day - All Plans $182 450%
Tricare $531 1314%
Aetna $576 1425%
Healthnet- All Other Plans $599 1482%
Cigna $644 1594%
Healthnet (Aim) $758 1876%
Healthnet Mcal $758 1876%
Medi-Cal $758 1876%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 6412 Laurel Ave, Lake Isabella, CA 93240
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals