CMS Price Transparency Data

Orthotic fitting and training

Facility: Ochsner Medical Center Acute

Billing Code: 97760 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97760
  • Insurance Median: $115
  • Cash Discount Price: $43
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.50x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Orthotic fitting and training at Ochsner Medical Center Acute is $115. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $43. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $46.09, this hospital’s rate is 2.50x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1516 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$43

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$115

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: $43 (93%)
Insurance Median: $115 (250%)
Cash: $43 (93% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $115 (250% 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 250% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 150%). 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
Humana $22 48%
UnitedHealthcare $22 - $300 48%
Aetna $23 - $106 50%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana) $23 50%
Healthy Blue (Healthy Louisiana) $23 50%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana) $23 50%
Medicaid / KanCare $38 - $40 82%
Tricare $40 - $46 87%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan) $98 213%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $98 - $120 213%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp) $98 213%
Ochsner Health Plan $98 213%
Christus Health Exchange Plan $103 223%
First Health Network $147 319%
Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation (Lwcc) $147 319%
Mississippi Physicians Care Network $147 319%
Healthcomp & Personify Health (Formerly Gilsbar) $155 336%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care $157 341%
Zelis $157 341%
Employers Health Network (Ehn) $167 362%
Prime Health Services Ppo $167 362%
Usa Managed Care Network $167 362%
Behavioral Health Systems $176 382%
Evolutions Healthcare $176 382%
Galaxy Health Network Ppo $176 382%
Galaxy Health Network Wc $176 382%
Cigna $441 957%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1516 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals