CMS Price Transparency Data

Orthotic fitting and training

Facility: Memorial Hospital at Gulfport

Billing Code: 97760 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97760
Insurance Median: $152
Cash Discount Price: $255
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.30x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Orthotic fitting and training at Memorial Hospital at Gulfport is $152. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $255. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $46.09, this hospital’s rate is 3.30x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4500 13Th Street, Gulfport, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$255

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$152

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: $255 (553%)

Insurance Median: $152 (330%)

Cash: $255 (553% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $152 (330% 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 330% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 230%). 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Sas Mhg	$32 - $283	69%
UnitedHealthcare	$38 - $211	82%
Magnolia Health	$39 - $92	85%
Molina	$39 - $98	85%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$43 - $63	93%
Cigna	$44 - $279	95%
Humana	$64 - $334	139%
Fox Everett	$85 - $186	184%
Sas Non-Mhg	$85 - $186	184%
Aetna	$106 - $232	230%
First Choice	$106 - $334	230%
Mhg	$106 - $232	230%
Primewell	$147	319%
First Health	$152 - $334	330%
Mpcn	$158 - $348	343%

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 $255.
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 Memorial Hospital at Gulfport 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.