CMS Price Transparency Data

Orthotic fitting and training

Facility: Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 97760 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97760
Insurance Median: $150
Cash Discount Price: $181
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.25x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Orthotic fitting and training at Northwestern Memorial Hospital is $150. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $181. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $46.09, this hospital’s rate is 3.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 251 E Huron St, Chicago, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$181

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$150

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: $181 (393%)

Insurance Median: $150 (325%)

Cash: $181 (393% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $150 (325% 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 325% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 225%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
Curaechoice [6100]	$42 - $60	91%
Aetna	$50 - $258	108%
Cigna	$60 - $258	130%
Imagine Health [6032]	$70	152%
Humana	$103 - $129	223%
Global Medical Management Inc [6090]	$105 - $150	228%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$116 - $258	252%
Medpartners [6038]	$127 - $181	276%
Healthlink [125]	$129 - $258	280%
UnitedHealthcare	$150 - $258	325%
Health'S Finest Network [126]	$168 - $219	365%
Multiplan/Phcs [142]	$206 - $258	447%
First Health Plan [6034]	$258	560%
Galaxy Health Network [220]	$258	560%

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 $181.
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 Northwestern 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.