CMS Price Transparency Data

Prosthetic fitting and training

Facility: Sparrow Ionia Hospital

Billing Code: 97761 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97761
Insurance Median: $78
Cash Discount Price: $29
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.93x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Prosthetic fitting and training at Sparrow Ionia Hospital is $78. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $29. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $40.41, this hospital’s rate is 1.93x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3565 S State Road, Ionia, MI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$29

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$78

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: $29 (72%)

Insurance Median: $78 (193%)

Cash: $29 (72% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $78 (193% 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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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	$28 - $86	69%
Covenant Advantage	$28	69%
Medicare (plans)	$28 - $30	69%
Medigold	$28	69%
Senior Community Care	$28	69%
Humana	$30 - $92	74%
Blue Care Network	$63	156%
Priority	$70	173%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$71	176%
UnitedHealthcare	$87	215%
Cigna	$90	223%
Great West Healthcare	$90	223%
Asr	$91	225%
Health Alliance Plan	$91	225%
Cofinity	$92	228%
Mclaren Commercial	$102	252%

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 $29.
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 Sparrow Ionia 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.