CMS Price Transparency Data

Prosthetic fitting and training

Facility: S E Lackey Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 97761 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97761
Insurance Median: $39
Cash Discount Price: $59
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.97x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Prosthetic fitting and training at S E Lackey Memorial Hospital is $39. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $59. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $40.41, this hospital’s rate is 0.97x the Medicare baseline. Located in 330 N Broad Street, Forest, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$59

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$39

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: $59 (146%)

Insurance Median: $39 (97%)

Cash: $59 (146% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $39 (97% 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.

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
Magnolia Comm/Exch - All Other Plans	$21 - $28	52%
Magnolia Mcr Adv	$21 - $28	52%
UnitedHealthcare	$21 - $50	52%
Va Ccn - All Plans	$21 - $28	52%
Wellcare Mcr Adv - All Plans	$21 - $28	52%
Cigna	$32 - $44	79%
Magnolia Mcaid	$35	87%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$38 - $57	94%
First/Health Choice - All Plans	$40 - $54	99%
Aetna	$42 - $57	104%
Health Partners - All Plans	$42 - $56	104%
Corvel - All Plans	$45 - $60	111%
Multiplan - All Plans	$45 - $60	111%

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 $59.
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 S E Lackey Memorial 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.