CMS Price Transparency Data

Orthotic fitting and training

Facility: Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown

Billing Code: 97760 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97760
  • Insurance Median: $160
  • Cash Discount Price: $62
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.47x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Orthotic fitting and training at Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown is $160. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $62. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $46.09, this hospital’s rate is 3.47x the Medicare baseline. Located in 710 Center Street, Columbus, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$62

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$160

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: $62 (135%)
Insurance Median: $160 (347%)
Cash: $62 (135% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $160 (347% 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 347% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 247%). 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
Medicaid / KanCare $30 65%
Cigna $90 - $133 195%
Phcs [10601] $144 312%
Kaiser [10500] $148 321%
Novanet [10819] $154 334%
First Health [10303] $165 358%
Multiplan [10600] $175 380%
Aetna $206 447%
Alliant Health Plans Of Georgia [10952] $206 447%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $206 447%
UnitedHealthcare $206 447%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 710 Center Street, Columbus, GA 31901
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals