CMS Price Transparency Data

Orthotic fitting and training

Facility: Down East Community Hospital

Billing Code: 97760 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97760
  • Insurance Median: $150
  • Cash Discount Price: $135
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.25x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Orthotic fitting and training at Down East Community Hospital is $150. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $135. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $46.09, this hospital’s rate is 3.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 11 Hospital Drive, Machias, ME.
Cash / Self-Pay
$135

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$150

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: $135 (293%)
Insurance Median: $150 (325%)
Cash: $135 (293% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $150 (325% 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 325% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 225%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $79 - $145 171%
Humana $79 171%
Wellcare $79 171%
Partners Direct Health $90 195%
Community Health Options $149 323%
Aetna $150 325%
UnitedHealthcare $155 336%
Cigna $162 351%
Martins Point $162 351%
Patients Advocates $162 351%
Harvard Pilgrim $165 358%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 11 Hospital Drive, Machias, ME 04654
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals