CMS Price Transparency Data

Prosthetic fitting and training

Facility: Mercyone Newton Medical Center

Billing Code: 97761 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97761
  • Insurance Median: $93
  • Cash Discount Price: $69
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.30x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Prosthetic fitting and training at Mercyone Newton Medical Center is $93. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $69. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $40.41, this hospital’s rate is 2.30x the Medicare baseline. Located in 204 N 4Th Ave E, Newton, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$69

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$93

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: $69 (171%)
Insurance Median: $93 (230%)
Cash: $69 (171% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $93 (230% 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 230% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 130%). 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
Iowa Total Care $25 62%
Medicaid / KanCare $25 62%
Aetna $38 - $99 94%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $38 94%
Medicare (plans) $38 - $39 94%
UnitedHealthcare $38 - $77 94%
Amish Hospital Aid $51 126%
Centivo $55 136%
Oscar $59 146%
Ambetter / Centene $65 161%
Newton Correctional Facility $69 171%
Claimdoc $77 191%
Geha $77 191%
Nova $77 191%
Health Choices $80 198%
Medical Associates $80 198%
Health Partners $93 230%
Auxiant $98 243%
Cigna $98 243%
Health Alliance $98 243%
Medica $98 243%
Midlands $98 243%
Midlands Choice $98 243%
1199 National Benefit Fund $99 245%
Allied Benefit Systems $99 245%
Asr Health Benefits $99 245%
Christian Brother Services $99 245%
Coventry $99 245%
First Health $99 245%
Lucent Health $99 245%
Luminare Health $99 245%
Medical Mutual $99 245%
Meritain $99 245%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $99 245%
Webtpa $99 245%
Crime Victim Assistance $106 262%
Iowa Dept Of Public Health $106 262%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 204 N 4Th Ave E, Newton, IA 50208
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals