CMS Price Transparency Data

Orthotic fitting and training

Facility: Adventist Health Clearlake

Billing Code: 97760 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97760
Insurance Median: $184
Cash Discount Price: $78
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.99x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Orthotic fitting and training at Adventist Health Clearlake is $184. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $78. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $46.09, this hospital’s rate is 3.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 15630 18Th Ave - Hwy 53, Clearlake, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$78

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$184

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: $78 (169%)

Insurance Median: $184 (399%)

Cash: $78 (169% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $184 (399% 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 399% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 299%). 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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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
Blue Shield Mcr Adv	$45	98%
Kaiser Mcr Adv	$45	98%
Tricare	$45	98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$47 - $543	102%
UnitedHealthcare	$50 - $180	108%
Ah Employee Health Plan - All Plans	$91	197%
Aetna	$161	349%
Western Growers- All Plans	$162	351%
First Health- All Plans	$173	375%
Healthnet- All Plans	$177	384%
Foundation- All Plans	$184	399%
Health Mgmt Network- All Plans	$184	399%
Humana	$184	399%
Phcs- All Plans	$184	399%
Cigna	$194	421%
Interplan- All Plans	$194	421%
Kaiser- All Other Plans	$194	421%
Three Rivers Provider Network- All Plans	$194	421%
Bc Managed Mcal	$216	469%
Medi-Cal	$216	469%
Blue Shield Epn - All Other Plans	$326	707%
Blue Shield Non-Epn	$333	722%
Partnership Mcal - All Plans	$356	772%

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 $78.
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 Adventist Health Clearlake 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.