CMS Price Transparency Data

Prosthetic fitting and training

Facility: Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi

Billing Code: 97761 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97761
Insurance Median: $44
Cash Discount Price: $142
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.09x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Prosthetic fitting and training at Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi is $44. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $142. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $40.41, this hospital’s rate is 1.09x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1200 Pleasant Street, Des Moines, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$142

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$44

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: $142 (351%)

Insurance Median: $44 (109%)

Cash: $142 (351% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $44 (109% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Aetna	$38 - $87	94%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$39 - $61	97%
Molina	$39	97%
Amerivantage	$40	99%
Humana	$40	99%
UnitedHealthcare	$40 - $44	99%
Health Partners Open Network	$41 - $55	101%
Medica Exchange Inspire	$47	116%
Medica Exchange Insure	$52	129%
Wellmark Uph Self-Funded	$61	151%
Cigna	$64 - $77	158%

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 $142.
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 Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi 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.