CMS Price Transparency Data

Prosthetic fitting and training

Facility: Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 97761 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97761
Insurance Median: $149
Cash Discount Price: $179
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.69x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Prosthetic fitting and training at Northwestern Memorial Hospital is $149. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $179. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $40.41, this hospital’s rate is 3.69x the Medicare baseline. Located in 251 E Huron St, Chicago, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$179

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$149

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: $179 (443%)

Insurance Median: $149 (369%)

Cash: $179 (443% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $149 (369% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 369% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 269%). 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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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	104%
Aetna	$50 - $256	124%
Cigna	$60 - $256	148%
Imagine Health [6032]	$69	171%
Humana	$102 - $128	252%
Global Medical Management Inc [6090]	$105 - $148	260%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$115 - $256	285%
Medpartners [6038]	$127 - $179	314%
Healthlink [125]	$128 - $256	317%
UnitedHealthcare	$149 - $256	369%
Health'S Finest Network [126]	$166 - $218	411%
Multiplan/Phcs [142]	$205 - $256	507%
First Health Plan [6034]	$256	634%
Galaxy Health Network [220]	$256	634%

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 $179.
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 Northwestern Memorial Hospital 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.