CMS Price Transparency Data

Prosthetic fitting and training

Facility: Methodist Hospitals Inc

Billing Code: 97761 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97761
  • Insurance Median: $100
  • Cash Discount Price: $99
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.47x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Prosthetic fitting and training at Methodist Hospitals Inc is $100. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $99. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $40.41, this hospital’s rate is 2.47x the Medicare baseline. Located in 600 Grant St, Gary, IN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$99

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$100

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: $99 (245%)
Insurance Median: $100 (247%)
Cash: $99 (245% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $100 (247% 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 247% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 147%). 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 $39 - $104 97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $39 - $186 97%
Humana $39 - $186 97%
Medicare (plans) $39 97%
United Heathcare $39 97%
Zing $39 97%
Cigna $54 - $59 134%
Caresource Maketplace $64 158%
Ambetter / Centene $77 191%
Physicians Health Plan Of Northern Indiana $82 203%
Encore $85 - $125 210%
Phcs $96 238%
Siho $99 245%
Sagamore $102 252%
Multiplan $103 255%
Hfn $110 - $120 272%
Magnacare $183 453%
Caresource $186 460%
Managed Health Services $186 460%
Medicaid / KanCare $186 460%
UnitedHealthcare $186 - $313 460%

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