CMS Price Transparency Data

Orthotic fitting and training

Facility: Cox Barton County Hospital

Billing Code: 97760 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97760
  • Insurance Median: $120
  • Cash Discount Price: $52
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.60x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Orthotic fitting and training at Cox Barton County Hospital is $120. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $52. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $46.09, this hospital’s rate is 2.60x the Medicare baseline. Located in 29 Nw 1St Lane, Lamar, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$52

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$120

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: $52 (113%)
Insurance Median: $120 (260%)
Cash: $52 (113% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $120 (260% 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 260% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 160%). 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
Healthlink $88 - $99 191%
Medrisk Llc $120 260%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $135 293%
Cigna $375 814%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 29 Nw 1St Lane, Lamar, MO 64759
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals