CMS Price Transparency Data

Orthotic fitting and training

Facility: Loyola Gottlieb Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 97760 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97760
Insurance Median: $86
Cash Discount Price: $28
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.87x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Orthotic fitting and training at Loyola Gottlieb Memorial Hospital is $86. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $28. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $46.09, this hospital’s rate is 1.87x the Medicare baseline. Located in 701 West North Ave, Melrose Park, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$28

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$86

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: $28 (61%)

Insurance Median: $86 (187%)

Cash: $28 (61% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $86 (187% 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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Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Meridian	$35	76%
Molina	$35	76%
Cigna	$44 - $63	95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$69 - $104	150%
UnitedHealthcare	$77 - $216	167%
Aetna	$109 - $219	236%
Humana	$180	391%

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 $28.
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 Loyola Gottlieb Memorial Hospital 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.