CMS Price Transparency Data

Prosthetic fitting and training

Facility: PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Shreveport

Billing Code: 97761 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97761
Insurance Median: $203
Cash Discount Price: $262
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.02x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Prosthetic fitting and training at PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Shreveport is $203. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $262. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $40.41, this hospital’s rate is 5.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1541 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$262

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$203

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: $262 (648%)

Insurance Median: $203 (502%)

Cash: $262 (648% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $203 (502% 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 502% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 402%). 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

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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
America'S Choice	$184	455%
Provider Network Of America	$197	488%
Quik Trip	$197	488%
Usa Managed Care Organization	$197 - $210	488%
Velocity Provider Ppo Network	$197	488%
Evolutions Healthcare System	$210	520%
Multiplan	$210	520%
Fortified Provider Network	$223	552%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$223	552%

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 $262.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 97761.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Shreveport is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 97761.
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.