CMS Price Transparency Data

Orthotic fitting and training

Facility: Parkview Medical Center, Inc

Billing Code: 97760 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97760
Insurance Median: $86
Cash Discount Price: $66
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.87x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Orthotic fitting and training at Parkview Medical Center, Inc is $86. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $66. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $46.09, this hospital’s rate is 1.87x the Medicare baseline. Located in 400 W 16Th St, Pueblo, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$66

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$86

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: $66 (143%)

Insurance Median: $86 (187%)

Cash: $66 (143% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $86 (187% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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 Cross Blue Shield	$42 - $314	91%
Simplified Benefits Administration	$43 - $45	93%
Aetna	$48 - $239	104%
Cms	$48	104%
Humana	$48	104%
Kaiser	$48 - $250	104%
Select Health	$48 - $105	104%
UnitedHealthcare	$48 - $96	104%
Cigna	$52 - $476	113%
Denver Health Medical Plan	$82	178%
Multiplan/Phcs	$101	219%
Rocky Mountain Health Plans	$109	236%
First Health	$114	247%

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 $66.
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 Parkview Medical Center, Inc 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.