CMS Price Transparency Data

Orthotic fitting and training

Facility: Shriners Hospitals for Children

Billing Code: 97760 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97760
  • Insurance Median: $101
  • Cash Discount Price: $266
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.19x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Orthotic fitting and training at Shriners Hospitals for Children is $101. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $266. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $46.09, this hospital’s rate is 2.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4400 Clayton Ave, Saint Louis, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$266

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$101

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: $266 (577%)
Insurance Median: $101 (219%)
Cash: $266 (577% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $101 (219% 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 219% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 119%). 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
Ambetter / Centene $34 - $40 74%
Missouri Care $40 87%
Soonercare $40 87%
UnitedHealthcare $46 - $180 100%
Aetna $63 137%
Healthchoice Of Oklahoma $65 141%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $101 219%
Cigna $130 282%
Providence Health Plan $139 302%
Healthlink $141 - $155 306%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4400 Clayton Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63110
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Childrens