CMS Price Transparency Data

Prosthetic fitting and training

Facility: Good Samaritan Medical Center

Billing Code: 97761 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97761
Insurance Median: $59
Cash Discount Price: $67
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.46x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Prosthetic fitting and training at Good Samaritan Medical Center is $59. 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 $40.41, this hospital’s rate is 1.46x the Medicare baseline. Located in 235 North Pearl Street, Brockton, MA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$67

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$59

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: $67 (166%)

Insurance Median: $59 (146%)

Cash: $67 (166% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $59 (146% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance 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	$46 - $96	114%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$46 - $215	114%
Humana	$46	114%
Medicare (plans)	$46 - $48	114%
Neighborhood Pace [1206]	$46	114%
Ubh Hphc [8016]	$46	114%
United Community Plan [1202]	$46	114%
UnitedHealthcare	$46	114%
Veterans Admin [9003]	$46	114%
Zzzcovid19 Hrsa Uninsured Testing And Treatment Fund [500010]	$46	114%
Cca [1215]	$48	119%
Eternalhealth [1227]	$48	119%
Unicare [8004]	$48	119%
Wellpoint [2034]	$48	119%
Zzzcca Onecare [1216]	$48	119%
Fallon [8008]	$59	146%
Senior Whole Health [1210]	$68	168%
Mass General Brigham Health Plan Commercial [8009]	$86	213%
Mass General Brigham Health Plan Prime [7003]	$86	213%
Cigna	$89 - $159	220%
Meritain Health [1023]	$96	238%
Tufts [8002]	$136 - $159	337%
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care [8001]	$222	549%
Hsn Bad Debt [4003]	$395	977%
Hsn Confidential [4007]	$395	977%
Hsn Dental [4006]	$395	977%
Hsn Partial [4002]	$395	977%
Hsn [4001]	$395	977%

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: 97761.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Good Samaritan Medical Center 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.