CMS Price Transparency Data

Orthotic fitting and training

Facility: Wilkes Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 97760 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97760
  • Insurance Median: $79
  • Cash Discount Price: $77
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.71x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Orthotic fitting and training at Wilkes Regional Medical Center is $79. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $77. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $46.09, this hospital’s rate is 1.71x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1370 West D St, North Wilkesboro, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$77

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$79

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: $77 (167%)
Insurance Median: $79 (171%)
Cash: $77 (167% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $79 (171% 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.

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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
Alliance $29 63%
Amerihealth $29 - $89 63%
Carolina Complete $29 63%
Healthblue $29 63%
Partners $29 63%
UnitedHealthcare $29 - $82 63%
Vaya $29 63%
Wellcare $29 63%
Trillium $30 65%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $44 - $90 95%
Medcost $44 - $110 95%
Healthteam $45 98%
Aetna $59 - $106 128%
Ambetter / Centene $65 - $94 141%
Cigna $81 - $83 176%
Oscar $85 - $100 184%
Directnet $91 197%
Private Healthcare Systems $139 302%
Multiplan $142 308%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1370 West D St, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals