CMS Price Transparency Data

Prosthetic fitting and training

Facility: Van Diest Medical Center

Billing Code: 97761 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97761
Insurance Median: $73
Cash Discount Price: $83
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.81x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Prosthetic fitting and training at Van Diest Medical Center is $73. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $83. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $40.41, this hospital’s rate is 1.81x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2350 Hospital Drive, Webster City, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$83

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$73

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: $83 (205%)

Insurance Median: $73 (181%)

Cash: $83 (205% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $73 (181% 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
Amerigroup	$47 - $60	116%
Humana	$47	116%
Medical Associates	$47 - $78	116%
Partners Health Alliance	$54	134%
Aetna	$59 - $94	146%
Iowa Total Care	$59	146%
Molina Healthcare	$60	148%
UnitedHealthcare	$61 - $94	151%
Midlands Choice	$73	181%
Health Alliance-Midwest, Inc. Of Ia	$78	193%

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 $83.
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 Van Diest Medical Center 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.