CMS Price Transparency Data

Orthotic fitting and training

Facility: Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health

Billing Code: 97760 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97760
  • Insurance Median: $67
  • Cash Discount Price: $76
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.45x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Orthotic fitting and training at Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health is $67. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $76. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $46.09, this hospital’s rate is 1.45x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$76

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$67

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: $76 (165%)
Insurance Median: $67 (145%)
Cash: $76 (165% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $67 (145% 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 $26 - $40 56%
Amerihealth Caritas $26 - $33 56%
Carolina Complete Health $26 - $152 56%
Healthy Blue $26 - $34 56%
Partners $26 - $33 56%
Trillium $26 - $35 56%
UnitedHealthcare $26 - $77 56%
Vaya $26 - $34 56%
Wellcare $26 - $34 56%
Aetna $29 - $111 63%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $29 - $88 63%
Cigna $29 - $121 63%
Humana $29 - $124 63%
Sandhills $33 72%
Ambetter / Centene $44 - $72 95%
Medcost $47 - $89 102%
Molina $53 115%
Ortho Carolina $55 119%
Employers Health Network $67 145%
Physician Reach Out $76 165%
Magellan $91 197%
Gmmi $99 215%
Quik Trip $99 215%
Carolina Behavioral Health $109 - $121 236%
Choicecare $109 - $112 236%
First Health $121 - $133 263%
Healthgram $121 263%
Private Health Care Systems $121 - $124 263%
Provider Select $123 - $136 267%
Lifesynch Community Choice Care $124 269%
Beechstreet $132 - $133 286%
Multiplan $136 295%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1000 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals