CMS Price Transparency Data

Orthotic fitting and training

Facility: Atrium Health University City

Billing Code: 97760 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97760
  • Insurance Median: $64
  • Cash Discount Price: $76
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.39x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Orthotic fitting and training at Atrium Health University City is $64. 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 1.39x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8800 North Tyron Street, Charlotte, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$76

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$64

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: $64 (139%)
Cash: $76 (165% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $64 (139% 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
Partners $15 - $26 33%
Alliance $16 - $26 35%
Amerihealth Caritas $16 - $26 35%
Carolina Complete Health $16 - $26 35%
Healthy Blue $16 - $26 35%
Trillium $16 - $26 35%
Vaya $16 - $26 35%
Wellcare $16 - $26 35%
UnitedHealthcare $23 - $71 50%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $35 - $54 76%
Aetna $40 - $126 87%
Cigna $44 - $121 95%
Ambetter / Centene $45 - $55 98%
Humana $45 98%
Ortho Carolina $55 119%
Employers Health Network $67 145%
Physician Reach Out $76 165%
Medcost $77 - $88 167%
Magellan $91 197%
Gmmi $99 215%
Quik Trip $99 215%
Carolina Behavioral Health $109 - $121 236%
Choicecare $109 - $112 236%
First Health $121 - $126 263%
Healthgram $121 263%
Private Health Care Systems $124 269%
Provider Select $132 - $147 286%
Beechstreet $136 295%
Multiplan $139 302%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 8800 North Tyron Street, Charlotte, NC 28262
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals