CMS Price Transparency Data

Prosthetic fitting and training

Facility: The Children's Mercy Hospital

Billing Code: 97761 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97761
Insurance Median: $122
Cash Discount Price: $90
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.02x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Prosthetic fitting and training at The Children's Mercy Hospital is $122. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $90. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $40.41, this hospital’s rate is 3.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2401 Gillham Road, Kansas City, MO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$90

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$122

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$40.41

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $40.41 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $90 (223%)

Insurance Median: $122 (302%)

Cash: $90 (223% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $122 (302% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $40.41 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 302% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 202%). 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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Your Coinsurance 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
UnitedHealthcare	$21 - $126	52%
Healthy Blue	$23 - $109	57%
Medicaid / KanCare	$24	59%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$77 - $139	191%
Cigna	$90 - $131	223%
Home State Health	$96	238%
Medica	$110	272%
Aetna	$113 - $128	280%
Centivo	$122	302%
Health Midwest Comprehensive Care	$122	302%
Nebraska Furniture Mart	$122	302%
Orscheln	$122	302%
Quiktrip	$122	302%
Wellfit/Centrus	$122	302%
Wppa Providrs Care	$122	302%
Humana	$125	309%
Coventry Health Care Of Kansas	$139	344%
Coxhealth Network	$139	344%
Mercy Health	$141	349%
Multiplan	$143	354%
American Healthcare Alliance	$160	396%
Healthlink	$165	408%
National Preferred Provider Network	$169	418%

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 $90.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 97761.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm The Children's Mercy Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 97761.
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.