CMS Price Transparency Data

Orthotic fitting and training

Facility: Lake Charles Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 97760 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97760
  • Insurance Median: $65
  • Cash Discount Price: $72
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.41x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Orthotic fitting and training at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital is $65. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $72. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $46.09, this hospital’s rate is 1.41x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1701 Oak Park Blvd, Lake Charles, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$72

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$65

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: $72 (156%)
Insurance Median: $65 (141%)
Cash: $72 (156% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $65 (141% 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.

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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 $22 - $160 48%
Medicaid / KanCare $22 48%
Meritain $31 - $67 67%
Verity $33 - $72 72%
Ppo_Plus_ $41 - $89 89%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $45 98%
Champus_Va $45 98%
Cigna $45 - $112 98%
Medicare (plans) $45 98%
Tricare $45 98%
Veterans_Administration $45 98%
Veterans_Choice-Triwest $45 98%
Humana $46 - $158 100%
Phcs $48 - $104 104%
United_Healthcare_Behavorial_Health $48 - $104 104%
Lwcc $53 - $114 115%
First_Health $55 - $119 119%
Workers_Compensation $62 - $134 135%
Coushatta_Tribe_Dept_Of_Health $81 176%
Blue_Cross_Blue_Shield_La $96 208%
Vantage_Commercial $104 226%
United_Healthcare $191 414%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1701 Oak Park Blvd, Lake Charles, LA 70601
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals