CMS Price Transparency Data

Prosthetic fitting and training

Facility: Memorial Hospital, The

Billing Code: 97761 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97761
Insurance Median: $178
Cash Discount Price: $136
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.40x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Prosthetic fitting and training at Memorial Hospital, The is $178. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $136. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $40.41, this hospital’s rate is 4.40x the Medicare baseline. Located in 750 Hospital Loop, Craig, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$136

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$178

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: $136 (337%)

Insurance Median: $178 (440%)

Cash: $136 (337% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $178 (440% 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 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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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
Aetna	$77 - $209	191%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$77 - $209	191%
Care Advantage	$77 - $209	191%
Cvs Caremark-Part D	$77 - $209	191%
Denver Health	$77 - $209	191%
Humana	$77 - $209	191%
Kaiser	$77 - $209	191%
Rmhp Dualcare	$77 - $209	191%
UnitedHealthcare	$77 - $209	191%
Allegiance	$178	440%
Cigna	$178	440%
Geha	$178	440%
Golden Rule Ins	$178	440%
Great West Hlthcare	$178	440%
Health Partners	$178	440%
Multiplan Inc Ppo	$193 - $199	478%
First Health Other	$199	492%

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 $136.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 97761.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Memorial Hospital, The is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 97761.
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.