CMS Price Transparency Data

Orthotic fitting and training

Facility: Minden Medical Center

Billing Code: 97760 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97760
  • Insurance Median: $112
  • Cash Discount Price: $68
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.43x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Orthotic fitting and training at Minden Medical Center is $112. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $68. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $46.09, this hospital’s rate is 2.43x the Medicare baseline. Located in No 1 Medical Plaza, Minden, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$68

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$112

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: $68 (148%)
Insurance Median: $112 (243%)
Cash: $68 (148% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $112 (243% 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 243% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 143%). 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
Mcd United Hc La $17 - $39 37%
Aetna $22 - $39 48%
Mcd Amerihealth $22 - $39 48%
Mcd Healthy Blue $22 - $39 48%
Mcd La Hlth Conn $22 - $39 48%
Medicaid / KanCare $22 - $39 48%
Humana $24 - $43 52%
Managed Care $44 - $274 95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $45 - $274 98%
Commercial Insurance $45 - $274 98%
Medicare (plans) $45 98%
Private Pay $67 - $274 145%
Industrial/Occ Health $130 282%
Workers Comp $130 - $274 282%
Auto Liability $223 - $274 484%
Charity And Indigent $223 - $274 484%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: No 1 Medical Plaza, Minden, LA 71055
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals