CMS Price Transparency Data

Prosthetic fitting and training

Facility: Wilkes Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 97761 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97761
  • Insurance Median: $204
  • Cash Discount Price: $200
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.05x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Prosthetic fitting and training at Wilkes Regional Medical Center is $204. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $200. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $40.41, this hospital’s rate is 5.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1370 West D St, North Wilkesboro, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$200

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$204

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: $200 (495%)
Insurance Median: $204 (505%)
Cash: $200 (495% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $204 (505% 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 505% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 405%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Healthteam $40 99%
Amerihealth $75 - $232 186%
Carolina Complete $75 186%
Healthblue $75 186%
Partners $75 186%
UnitedHealthcare $75 - $213 186%
Vaya $75 186%
Wellcare $75 186%
Alliance $76 188%
Trillium $77 191%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $115 - $233 285%
Medcost $115 - $285 285%
Aetna $152 - $274 376%
Ambetter / Centene $169 - $243 418%
Cigna $209 - $216 517%
Oscar $219 - $259 542%
Directnet $236 584%
Private Healthcare Systems $359 888%
Multiplan $367 908%

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