CMS Price Transparency Data

Orthotic fitting and training

Facility: Mercy Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 97760 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97760
Insurance Median: $200
Cash Discount Price: $67
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.34x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Orthotic fitting and training at Mercy Regional Medical Center is $200. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $67. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $46.09, this hospital’s rate is 4.34x the Medicare baseline. Located in 800 E Main, Ville Platte, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$67

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$200

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: $67 (145%)

Insurance Median: $200 (434%)

Cash: $67 (145% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $200 (434% 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 434% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 334%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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 - $27	48%
Mcd Hmo Amerigroup	$22 - $27	48%
Mcd Hmo La Care	$22 - $27	48%
Mcd Hmo La Hlth Cr Connct	$22 - $27	48%
Medicaid / KanCare	$22 - $223	48%
UnitedHealthcare	$23 - $27	50%
Mcd Hmo Com Hlth Solution	$25 - $30	54%
Tricare	$35 - $223	76%
Pp0/Manged Care	$54 - $223	117%
Charity/Map	$67 - $223	145%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$90	195%
Ppo/Manged Care	$111 - $223	241%
American Postal Workers	$178	386%
Work Comp	$200 - $201	434%
Commerical	$222 - $223	482%
Commerical Ip	$222 - $223	482%
Mcr American Hlth Adv	$222 - $223	482%
Medicare (plans)	$222 - $223	482%
Mra Auto/Liability	$222 - $223	482%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $67.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 97760.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Mercy Regional Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 97760.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.