CMS Price Transparency Data

Prosthetic fitting and training

Facility: Ascension River District Hospital

Billing Code: 97761 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97761
Insurance Median: $39
Cash Discount Price: $53
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.97x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Prosthetic fitting and training at Ascension River District Hospital is $39. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $53. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $40.41, this hospital’s rate is 0.97x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4100 River Rd, East China, MI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$53

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$39

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: $53 (131%)

Insurance Median: $39 (97%)

Cash: $53 (131% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $39 (97% 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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Billing Status

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
Ahlic	$35	87%
Hap Hmo	$35	87%
Hap Preferred	$35	87%
Medicare (plans)	$36 - $40	89%
Aetna	$38	94%
Amerihealth Vip Care	$38	94%
Great Lakes Health Plan	$38	94%
Harbor Advantage Hmo	$38	94%
Tricare	$38	94%
Veterans Choice	$38	94%
Humana	$39	97%
Total Health Care	$39	97%
Meridian Wellcare	$40	99%
Molina Advantage	$40	99%
Molina Health Link	$40	99%
Ambetter / Centene	$48	119%
Molina Market Place	$48	119%
Smarthealth	$54	134%
Ppom	$62 - $95	153%
Aaa-Auto Insurance	$73	181%

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 $53.
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 Ascension River District Hospital 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.