CMS Price Transparency Data

Prosthetic fitting and training

Facility: Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner

Billing Code: 97761 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97761
  • Insurance Median: $169
  • Cash Discount Price: $82
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.18x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Prosthetic fitting and training at Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner is $169. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $82. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $40.41, this hospital’s rate is 4.18x the Medicare baseline. Located in 180 West Esplanade Avenue, Kenner, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$82

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$169

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: $82 (203%)
Insurance Median: $169 (418%)
Cash: $82 (203% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $169 (418% 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 418% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 318%). 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 - $39 49%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana) $20 49%
UnitedHealthcare $20 - $365 49%
Aetna $21 - $274 52%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana) $21 52%
Medicaid / KanCare $34 - $35 84%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $39 - $94 97%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp) $39 97%
Medicare (plans) $39 97%
Ochsner Health Plan $39 97%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan) $40 99%
Tricare $40 99%
Wellcare Of Louisiana $40 99%
Zelis $155 - $169 384%
Healthcomp & Personify Health (Formerly Gilsbar) $169 - $185 418%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care $182 - $199 450%
First Health Network $211 - $231 522%
Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation (Lwcc) $211 - $231 522%
Mississippi Physicians Care Network $211 - $231 522%
Cigna $225 557%
Galaxy Health Network Ppo $225 - $246 557%
Galaxy Health Network Wc $225 - $246 557%
Employers Health Network (Ehn) $239 - $262 591%
Prime Health Services Ppo $239 - $262 591%
Usa Managed Care Network $239 - $262 591%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 180 West Esplanade Avenue, Kenner, LA 70065
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals