CMS Price Transparency Data

Orthotic fitting and training

Facility: Lutheran Medical Center

Billing Code: 97760 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97760
  • Insurance Median: $124
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.69x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Orthotic fitting and training at Lutheran Medical Center is $124. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $46.09, this hospital’s rate is 2.69x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8300 W 38Th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$124

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%)
Insurance Median: $124 (269%)
Ins. Median: $124 (269% 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 269% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 169%). 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
Kaiser Perm Hmo $41 - $94 89%
Aarp $47 102%
UnitedHealthcare $47 - $130 102%
Kaiser Snp $48 104%
Select Health $48 104%
Kaiser Self Funded $51 - $94 111%
Kaiser Perm Ppo/Pos $52 - $97 113%
Allegiance $56 122%
Cigna $56 - $224 122%
Aetna $83 - $201 180%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $89 - $188 193%
Geha $89 - $130 193%
Preferred One $89 193%
Humana $94 204%
Denv Hlth Med Plan $124 269%
Cofinity $161 349%
First Health Network $161 349%
Private Hlthcare Sys $168 365%
Multiplan Inc $188 408%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 8300 W 38Th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals