CMS Price Transparency Data

Prosthetic fitting and training

Facility: Simpson General Hospital Cah

Billing Code: 97761 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97761
Insurance Median: $56
Cash Discount Price: $52
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.39x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Prosthetic fitting and training at Simpson General Hospital Cah is $56. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $52. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $40.41, this hospital’s rate is 1.39x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1842 Simpson Highway 149, Mendenhall, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$52

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$56

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: $52 (129%)

Insurance Median: $56 (139%)

Cash: $52 (129% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $56 (139% 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
Ambetter / Centene	$29	72%
UnitedHealthcare	$29 - $60	72%
Magnolia Hp Mcaid - All Plans	$35	87%
Aetna	$44 - $45	109%
Adv Hlth Systems - All Plans	$56	139%
Health Partners - All Plans	$59 - $60	146%
Ms Phys Care Network - All Plans	$63 - $64	156%
Usa Hlth Network - All Plans	$63 - $64	156%

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 $52.
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 Simpson General Hospital Cah 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.