CMS Price Transparency Data

Orthotic fitting and training

Facility: Methodist Hospitals Inc

Billing Code: 97760 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97760
  • Insurance Median: $133
  • Cash Discount Price: $131
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.89x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Orthotic fitting and training at Methodist Hospitals Inc is $133. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $131. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $46.09, this hospital’s rate is 2.89x the Medicare baseline. Located in 600 Grant St, Gary, IN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$131

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$133

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: $131 (284%)
Insurance Median: $133 (289%)
Cash: $131 (284% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $133 (289% 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 289% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 189%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Aetna $44 - $138 95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $44 - $186 95%
Humana $44 - $186 95%
Medicare (plans) $44 95%
United Heathcare $44 95%
Zing $45 98%
Caresource Maketplace $72 156%
Cigna $72 - $78 156%
Ambetter / Centene $88 191%
Physicians Health Plan Of Northern Indiana $108 234%
Encore $112 - $166 243%
Phcs $127 276%
Siho $131 284%
Sagamore $135 293%
Multiplan $137 297%
Hfn $146 - $159 317%
Caresource $186 404%
Managed Health Services $186 404%
Medicaid / KanCare $186 404%
UnitedHealthcare $186 - $313 404%
Magnacare $208 451%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 600 Grant St, Gary, IN 46402
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals