CMS Price Transparency Data

Orthotic fitting and training

Facility: Allina Health Faribault Medical Center

Billing Code: 97760 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97760
Insurance Median: $112
Cash Discount Price: $81
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.43x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Orthotic fitting and training at Allina Health Faribault Medical Center is $112. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $81. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $46.09, this hospital’s rate is 2.43x the Medicare baseline. Located in 200 State Avenue, Faribault, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$81

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$112

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: $81 (176%)

Insurance Median: $112 (243%)

Cash: $81 (176% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $112 (243% 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 243% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 143%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
Ucare Pmap (A B C D E G N O S U R H)	$29	63%
Medicaid / KanCare	$37	80%
South Country Health Alliance	$38	82%
Aetna	$44 - $86	95%
Medicare (plans)	$46 - $48	100%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$48 - $326	104%
Scha Msho (V)	$51	111%
Healthpartners	$98	213%
Health Partners	$107	232%
Americas Ppo (Araz)(B D N O R S V)	$112	243%
Americas Ppo (Araz) (B D N H O R S)	$122	265%
First Health (A C E G H U B D N O R S)	$122	265%
All Other Contracted Care (A B C D E G H N O R S U)	$146	317%
Medica Health System	$160 - $266	347%
Medica	$253	549%
Medica Mhps	$253	549%
UnitedHealthcare	$311	675%

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 $81.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 97760.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Allina Health Faribault Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 97760.
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.