CMS Price Transparency Data

Orthotic fitting and training

Facility: Medstar Georgetown University Hospital

Billing Code: 97760 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97760
  • Insurance Median: $162
  • Cash Discount Price: $163
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.51x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Orthotic fitting and training at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital is $162. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $163. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $46.09, this hospital’s rate is 3.51x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3800 Reservoir Rd, Washington, DC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$163

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$162

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: $163 (354%)
Insurance Median: $162 (351%)
Cash: $163 (354% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $162 (351% 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 351% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 251%). 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 $51 - $88 111%
Carefirst Advantage Inc $52 113%
Tricare $52 113%
Aetna $54 - $147 117%
Health Care Service Corporation $55 119%
Humana $55 119%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $56 122%
Medstar Family Choice Inc $146 - $337 317%
Cigna $162 351%
Pfc $163 354%
Private Healthcare Systems (Phcs) $201 436%
First Health $214 464%
Beech Street $226 490%
Carefirst Blue Choice Inc $278 603%
Amerigroup $337 731%
Amerihealth Caritas District Of Columbia $337 731%
Hscsn $337 731%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3800 Reservoir Rd, Washington, DC 20007
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals