CMS Price Transparency Data

Prosthetic fitting and training

Facility: Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health

Billing Code: 97761 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97761
  • Insurance Median: $40
  • Cash Discount Price: $40
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.99x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Prosthetic fitting and training at Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health is $40. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $40. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $40.41, this hospital’s rate is 0.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$40

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$40

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: $40 (99%)
Insurance Median: $40 (99%)
Cash: $40 (99% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $40 (99% 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.

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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
Molina $13 32%
Aetna $15 - $59 37%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $15 - $47 37%
Cigna $15 - $65 37%
Humana $15 - $66 37%
Alliance $18 - $23 45%
Amerihealth Caritas $18 - $23 45%
Carolina Complete Health $18 - $81 45%
Healthy Blue $18 - $23 45%
Partners $18 - $23 45%
Sandhills $18 45%
Trillium $18 - $23 45%
Vaya $18 - $23 45%
Wellcare $18 - $23 45%
Ambetter / Centene $23 - $38 57%
UnitedHealthcare $23 - $41 57%
Medcost $25 - $48 62%
Employers Health Network $36 89%
Physician Reach Out $40 99%
Magellan $48 119%
Ortho Carolina $48 119%
Gmmi $52 129%
Quik Trip $52 129%
Carolina Behavioral Health $58 - $65 144%
Choicecare $58 - $60 144%
First Health $65 - $71 161%
Healthgram $65 161%
Private Health Care Systems $65 - $66 161%
Provider Select $65 - $73 161%
Lifesynch Community Choice Care $66 163%
Beechstreet $70 - $71 173%
Multiplan $73 181%

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