CMS Price Transparency Data

Orthotic fitting and training

Facility: Knoxville Hospital & Clinics

Billing Code: 97760 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97760
Insurance Median: $84
Cash Discount Price: $72
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.82x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Orthotic fitting and training at Knoxville Hospital & Clinics is $84. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $72. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $46.09, this hospital’s rate is 1.82x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1002 South Lincoln Street, Knoxville, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$72

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$84

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: $72 (156%)

Insurance Median: $84 (182%)

Cash: $72 (156% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $84 (182% 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.

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
Molina Mcaid/Chip - All Plans	$51	111%
Amerigroup Mcaid	$52	113%
Iowa Total Care Mcaid - All Plans	$52	113%
Aetna	$53	115%
Amerigroup Mcr - All Other Plans	$53	115%
Humana	$53 - $102	115%
UnitedHealthcare	$53 - $111	115%
Oscar-All Plans	$79	171%
Health Partners New Bus	$84	182%
Medical Associates Health Plan-All Other Plans	$90	195%
Cigna	$116	252%
Health Partners-All Other Plans	$116	252%
Medica Op And Profee Only-All Plans	$116	252%
Midlands Choice-All Plans	$116	252%
Wellmark Hmo 7/1/22	$190	412%
Wellmark Ppo 7/1/22-All Other Plans	$209	453%

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 $72.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 97760.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Knoxville Hospital & Clinics is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 97760.
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.