CMS Price Transparency Data

Orthotic fitting and training

Facility: Nkc Health

Billing Code: 97760 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97760
Insurance Median: $79
Cash Discount Price: $35
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.71x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Orthotic fitting and training at Nkc Health is $79. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $35. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $46.09, this hospital’s rate is 1.71x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2800 Clay Edwards Drive, North Kansas City, MO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$35

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$79

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: $35 (76%)

Insurance Median: $79 (171%)

Cash: $35 (76% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $79 (171% 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.

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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$30 - $95	65%
Ambetter / Centene	$41	89%
UnitedHealthcare	$47	102%
Cigna	$57	124%
Aetna	$62 - $100	135%
Centivo	$73	158%
Quiktrip	$73	158%
Wellfit	$73 - $79	158%
Multiplan	$85 - $98	184%
Occunet Network	$98	213%
Oscar	$111	241%
Centrus Health Direct	$190 - $225	412%

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 $35.
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 Nkc Health 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.