CMS Price Transparency Data

Orthotic fitting and training

Facility: University of Colorado Hospital Authority

Billing Code: 97760 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97760
Insurance Median: $203
Cash Discount Price: $173
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.40x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Orthotic fitting and training at University of Colorado Hospital Authority is $203. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $173. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $46.09, this hospital’s rate is 4.40x the Medicare baseline. Located in 12605 E 16Th Ave, Aurora, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$173

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$203

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: $173 (375%)

Insurance Median: $203 (440%)

Cash: $173 (375% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $203 (440% 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 440% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 340%). 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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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	$46 - $383	100%
Aetna	$48 - $244	104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$48 - $420	104%
Cigna	$48 - $257	104%
Cms	$48	104%
Denver Health Medical Plan	$48 - $262	104%
Devoted Health	$48	104%
Humana	$48	104%
Kaiser	$48 - $291	104%
Select Health	$48 - $127	104%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan	$162 - $252	351%
Simplified Benefits Administration	$192 - $204	417%
Kaiser Public Option	$193	419%
Phcs	$272	590%
Multiplan	$297	644%
First Health	$346	751%
Midlands Choice	$346	751%

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 $173.
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 University of Colorado Hospital Authority 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.