CMS Price Transparency Data

Prosthetic fitting and training

Facility: Medstar Washington Hospital Center

Billing Code: 97761 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97761
Insurance Median: $98
Cash Discount Price: $128
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.43x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Prosthetic fitting and training at Medstar Washington Hospital Center is $98. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $128. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $40.41, this hospital’s rate is 2.43x the Medicare baseline. Located in 110 Irving Street Nw, Washington, DC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$128

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$98

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: $128 (317%)

Insurance Median: $98 (243%)

Cash: $128 (317% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $98 (243% 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 243% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 143%). 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
Mamsi	$44	109%
UnitedHealthcare	$44 - $57	109%
Carefirst Advantage Inc	$46	114%
Tricare	$46	114%
Aetna	$47 - $123	116%
Health Care Service Corporation	$48	119%
Humana	$48	119%
Kaiser Permanente	$48 - $98	119%
Medstar Family Choice Inc	$94 - $337	233%
Cigna	$117	290%
Pfc	$128	317%
Ncppo Healthlink Ppo	$147	364%
Private Healthcare Systems (Phcs)	$157	389%
First Health	$167	413%
Carefirst Blue Choice Inc	$319	789%
Amerigroup	$337	834%
Amerihealth Caritas District Of Columbia	$337	834%
Hscsn	$337	834%

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 $128.
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 Medstar Washington Hospital Center 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.