CMS Price Transparency Data

Orthotic fitting and training

Facility: New Ulm Medical Center

Billing Code: 97760 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97760
Insurance Median: $98
Cash Discount Price: $71
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.13x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Orthotic fitting and training at New Ulm Medical Center is $98. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $71. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $46.09, this hospital’s rate is 2.13x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1324 Fifth North Street, New Ulm, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$71

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$98

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: $71 (154%)

Insurance Median: $98 (213%)

Cash: $71 (154% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $98 (213% 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 213% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 113%). 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

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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)	$24 - $32	52%
Medica Health System	$36 - $244	78%
Medicaid / KanCare	$37 - $56	80%
Hennepin Health	$42	91%
Aetna	$44 - $264	95%
Medicare (plans)	$46 - $52	100%
UnitedHealthcare	$46 - $313	100%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$48 - $418	104%
Medica	$48 - $223	104%
South Country Health Alliance	$58 - $61	126%
Medica Ubh (N)	$82 - $98	178%
Health Partners	$85 - $145	184%
Americas Ppo (Araz)(B D N O R S V)	$90	195%
Medica Ubh Pmap	$94 - $129	204%
Cigna	$96 - $159	208%
Americas Ppo (Araz) (B D N H O R S)	$98	213%
First Health (A C E G H U B D N O R S)	$98 - $136	213%
Americas Ppo (Araz)(A M U)	$108	234%
Medica Ubh (A)	$113 - $136	245%
All Other Contracted Care (A B C D E G H N O R S U)	$117	254%
Medica Dual Solutions (A U)	$152	330%
Medica Mhps	$232	503%
Bc Aware/Blue Plus (Nr)	$289	627%

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 $71.
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 New Ulm 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.