CMS Price Transparency Data

Orthotic fitting and training

Facility: Medstar Union Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 97760 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97760
  • Insurance Median: $311
  • Cash Discount Price: $305
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.75x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Orthotic fitting and training at Medstar Union Memorial Hospital is $311. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $305. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $46.09, this hospital’s rate is 6.75x the Medicare baseline. Located in 201 East University Parkway, Baltimore, MD.
Cash / Self-Pay
$305

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$311

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: $305 (662%)
Insurance Median: $311 (675%)
Cash: $305 (662% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $311 (675% 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 675% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 575%). 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
Aetna $264 - $359 573%
Amerigroup $264 - $359 573%
Amerihealth Caritas District Of Columbia $264 - $359 573%
Carefirst Advantage Inc $264 - $359 573%
Carefirst Blue Choice Inc $264 - $359 573%
Cigna $264 - $359 573%
First Health $264 - $359 573%
Hscsn $264 - $359 573%
Humana $264 - $359 573%
Kaiser Permanente $264 - $359 573%
Magellan Behavioral Health Inc $264 - $359 573%
Mamsi $264 - $359 573%
Medstar Family Choice $264 - $359 573%
Medstar Family Choice Inc $264 - $359 573%
Ncppo Healthlink Ppo $264 - $359 573%
Pfc $264 - $359 573%
Private Healthcare Systems (Phcs) $264 - $359 573%
Tricare $264 - $359 573%
United Behavioral Health Inc $264 - $359 573%
UnitedHealthcare $264 - $359 573%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 201 East University Parkway, Baltimore, MD 21218
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals