CMS Price Transparency Data

Orthotic fitting and training

Facility: Lexington Memorial Hospital Inc

Billing Code: 97760 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97760
Insurance Median: $69
Cash Discount Price: $78
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.50x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Orthotic fitting and training at Lexington Memorial Hospital Inc is $69. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $78. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $46.09, this hospital’s rate is 1.50x the Medicare baseline. Located in 250 Hospital Drive Po Box 1817, Lexington, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$78

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$69

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: $78 (169%)

Insurance Median: $69 (150%)

Cash: $78 (169% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $69 (150% 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
Amerihealth	$29 - $43	63%
Carolina Complete	$29	63%
Healthy Blue	$29	63%
Partners	$29	63%
Alliance	$30	65%
Trillium	$30	65%
UnitedHealthcare	$30 - $70	65%
Vaya	$30	65%
Wellcare	$30	65%
Medcost	$34 - $104	74%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$37 - $59	80%
Aetna	$44 - $144	95%
Ambetter / Centene	$45	98%
Oscar	$50 - $69	108%
Cigna	$68 - $69	148%
Directnet	$92	200%
Healthgram Lexington Home Brands	$112	243%
Healthgram	$125	271%
Private Healthcare Systems	$128	278%
Beechstreet	$137	297%
Humana	$137	297%
Multiplan	$140	304%
National Provider Network	$140	304%

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 $78.
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 Lexington Memorial Hospital Inc 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.