CMS Price Transparency Data

Orthotic fitting and training

Facility: Central Montana Medical Center

Billing Code: 97760 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97760
Insurance Median: $85
Cash Discount Price: $111
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.84x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Orthotic fitting and training at Central Montana Medical Center is $85. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $111. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $46.09, this hospital’s rate is 1.84x the Medicare baseline. Located in 408 Wendell Ave, Lewistown, MT.

Cash / Self-Pay

$111

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$85

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: $111 (241%)

Insurance Median: $85 (184%)

Cash: $111 (241% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $85 (184% 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.

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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$46 - $144	100%
Humana	$46 - $86	100%
Triwest - All Plans	$46 - $85	100%
Veterans Affairs - All Plans	$46 - $85	100%
Montana Health Co-Op - All Plans	$76 - $155	165%
Health Infonet - All Plans	$78 - $154	169%
Allegiance Comm - All Other Plans	$79 - $154	171%
Allegiance Rbphp	$79 - $290	171%
Ebms - All Plans	$81 - $152	176%
Coventry/First Health - All Plans	$149	323%
UnitedHealthcare	$149	323%
Interwest Ppo	$157	341%
Pacific Source Hp - All Plans	$157	341%
Interwest Trad - All Other Plans	$160	347%

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 $111.
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 Central Montana Medical Center 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.