CMS Price Transparency Data

Prosthetic fitting and training

Facility: Ochsner Medical Center Acute

Billing Code: 97761 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97761
  • Insurance Median: $150
  • Cash Discount Price: $53
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.71x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Prosthetic fitting and training at Ochsner Medical Center Acute is $150. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $53. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $40.41, this hospital’s rate is 3.71x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1516 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$53

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
$40.41

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $40.41 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $53 (131%)
Insurance Median: $150 (371%)
Cash: $53 (131% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $150 (371% 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 371% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 271%). 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
Healthy Blue (Healthy Louisiana) $20 49%
Humana $20 49%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana) $20 49%
UnitedHealthcare $20 - $308 49%
Aetna $21 - $167 52%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana) $21 52%
Medicaid / KanCare $34 - $35 84%
Tricare $35 - $40 87%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan) $88 - $154 218%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $88 - $154 218%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp) $88 - $154 218%
Ochsner Health Plan $88 - $154 218%
Christus Health Exchange Plan $89 220%
First Health Network $132 - $231 327%
Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation (Lwcc) $132 - $231 327%
Mississippi Physicians Care Network $132 - $231 327%
Healthcomp & Personify Health (Formerly Gilsbar) $139 - $243 344%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care $141 - $246 349%
Zelis $141 - $246 349%
Employers Health Network (Ehn) $150 - $262 371%
Prime Health Services Ppo $150 - $262 371%
Usa Managed Care Network $150 - $262 371%
Behavioral Health Systems $158 - $277 391%
Evolutions Healthcare $158 - $277 391%
Galaxy Health Network Ppo $158 - $277 391%
Galaxy Health Network Wc $158 - $277 391%
Cigna $441 1091%

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