CMS Price Transparency Data

Orthotic fitting and training

Facility: Sanford Westbrook Medical Center

Billing Code: 97760 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97760
Insurance Median: $186
Cash Discount Price: $178
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.04x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Orthotic fitting and training at Sanford Westbrook Medical Center is $186. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $178. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $46.09, this hospital’s rate is 4.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 920 Bell Avenue Po Box 188, Westbrook, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$178

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$186

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: $178 (386%)

Insurance Median: $186 (404%)

Cash: $178 (386% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $186 (404% 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 404% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 304%). 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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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	$54 - $206	117%
Sanford Health Plan Align	$95	206%
Ucare	$102 - $196	221%
Wellmark Sd	$102	221%
Aetna	$103 - $194	223%
Health Partners	$103 - $178	223%
Medicare (plans)	$103	223%
UnitedHealthcare	$103 - $186	223%
Primewest	$105 - $113	228%
Security Health Plan	$123	267%
Sanford Health Plan	$176 - $207	382%
Medica	$196 - $211	425%
Cigna	$201	436%
First Choice Health Network	$201	436%
Healthez	$201	436%
Multiplan	$201	436%

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 $178.
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 Sanford Westbrook 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.