CMS Price Transparency Data

Orthotic fitting and training

Facility: Mercyone Dubuque Medical Center

Billing Code: 97760 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97760
  • Insurance Median: $100
  • Cash Discount Price: $82
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.17x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Orthotic fitting and training at Mercyone Dubuque Medical Center is $100. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $82. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $46.09, this hospital’s rate is 2.17x the Medicare baseline. Located in 250 Mercy Drive, Dubuque, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$82

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$100

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: $82 (178%)
Insurance Median: $100 (217%)
Cash: $82 (178% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $100 (217% 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 217% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 117%). 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 $27 59%
Medicaid / KanCare $28 61%
Aetna $43 - $105 93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $43 93%
Medicare (plans) $43 - $45 93%
Preferred Health Choice $43 - $45 93%
Health Choices $44 - $46 95%
UnitedHealthcare $44 - $231 95%
Amish Hospital Aid $58 126%
Oscar $60 130%
Centivo $68 148%
Midlands Choice $70 - $113 152%
The Alliance $72 - $76 156%
Wps $72 - $75 156%
Ambetter / Centene $73 158%
Claimdoc $88 191%
Nova $88 191%
Mhnet $96 - $101 208%
1199 National Benefit Fund $100 - $105 217%
Allied Benefit Systems $100 - $105 217%
Asr Health Benefits $100 - $105 217%
Christian Brother Services $100 - $105 217%
Coventry $100 - $105 217%
First Health $100 - $105 217%
Lucent Health $100 - $105 217%
Luminare Health $100 - $105 217%
Medical Mutual $100 - $105 217%
Meritain $100 - $105 217%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $100 - $105 217%
Webtpa $100 - $105 217%
Auxiant $108 - $113 234%
Cigna $108 - $113 234%
Medica $108 - $113 234%
Midlands $108 - $113 234%
Multiplan $108 - $113 234%
Unity $108 - $113 234%
Crime Victim Assistance $120 - $126 260%
Iowa Dept Of Public Health $120 - $126 260%
Stephenson Cty Health $120 - $126 260%
Geha $212 - $231 460%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 250 Mercy Drive, Dubuque, IA 52001
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals