CMS Price Transparency Data

Prosthetic fitting and training

Facility: Mercy Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 97761 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97761
  • Insurance Median: $161
  • Cash Discount Price: $99
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.98x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Prosthetic fitting and training at Mercy Regional Medical Center is $161. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $99. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $40.41, this hospital’s rate is 3.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1010 Three Springs Blvd, Durango, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$99

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$161

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: $99 (245%)
Insurance Median: $161 (398%)
Cash: $99 (245% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $161 (398% 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 398% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 298%). 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
UnitedHealthcare $41 - $211 101%
Aetna $42 - $218 104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $42 - $473 104%
Cigna $42 - $213 104%
Denver Health $42 - $73 104%
Humana $42 - $211 104%
Innovage $42 104%
Kaiser $42 104%
Medicare (plans) $42 104%
Rocky Mountain Pace $42 104%
Archdiocese Of Denver $72 178%
Centura Employee Plan $72 178%
Direct To Employer $161 398%
United Colorado Doctor'S Plan $164 406%
Presbyterian Health Plan $186 460%
Multiplan $223 552%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1010 Three Springs Blvd, Durango, CO 81301
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals