CMS Price Transparency Data

Prosthetic fitting and training

Facility: Ochsner Watkins Hospital

Billing Code: 97761 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97761
Insurance Median: $102
Cash Discount Price: $117
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.52x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Prosthetic fitting and training at Ochsner Watkins Hospital is $102. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $117. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $40.41, this hospital’s rate is 2.52x the Medicare baseline. Located in 605 South Archusa Avenue, Quitman, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$117

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$102

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: $117 (290%)

Insurance Median: $102 (252%)

Cash: $117 (290% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $102 (252% 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 252% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 152%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$33 - $139	82%
Medicaid / KanCare	$34 - $35	84%
Prime Health Services Ppo -Workers Comp	$60	148%
Cor Vel	$61	151%
Cigna	$75 - $101	186%
Humana	$81 - $101	200%
Medicare (plans)	$101 - $116	250%
UnitedHealthcare	$101 - $110	250%
Ambetter / Centene	$102	252%
Magnolia Health Plan – Wellcare By All Well Of Mississippi	$102	252%
Shared Health Mississippi	$106	262%
Aetna	$113	280%
Select Administrative Services Network	$122	302%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care	$130	322%
Zelis	$130	322%
Prime Health Services Ppo	$139	344%
Primewell Health Services Commercial Exchange Plan	$143	354%
Primewell Health Services – Commercial	$143	354%

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 $117.
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 Ochsner Watkins 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.