CMS Price Transparency Data

Orthotic fitting and training

Facility: Astera Health

Billing Code: 97760 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97760
  • Insurance Median: $126
  • Cash Discount Price: $117
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.73x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Orthotic fitting and training at Astera Health is $126. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $117. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $46.09, this hospital’s rate is 2.73x the Medicare baseline. Located in 421 11Th Street Nw, Wadena, MN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$117

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$126

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: $117 (254%)
Insurance Median: $126 (273%)
Cash: $117 (254% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $126 (273% 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 273% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 173%). 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 Plus Pmap [40002] $32 - $5,128 69%
Ucare Pmap [30006] $60 - $1,691 130%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $66 - $5,128 143%
Health Partners [10045] $66 - $5,128 143%
Medica Nonpmap [10056] $66 - $12,882 143%
Primewest Non Pmap [30004] $66 - $5,128 143%
Medica Pmap [10057] $69 - $3,448 150%
Primewest Pmap [30003] $69 - $3,448 150%
Ucare Non Pmap [30007] $69 - $5,385 150%
Health Partners Pmap [10046] $83 180%
Ucare Commercial [10705] $115 - $123 250%
UnitedHealthcare $123 - $128 267%
Multiplan $132 286%
Sanford Health Plan [10120] $141 306%
Aetna $149 323%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 421 11Th Street Nw, Wadena, MN 56482
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals