CMS Price Transparency Data

Orthotic fitting and training

Facility: The Nebraska Methodist Hospital

Billing Code: 97760 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97760
Insurance Median: $90
Cash Discount Price: $63
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.95x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Orthotic fitting and training at The Nebraska Methodist Hospital is $90. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $63. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $46.09, this hospital’s rate is 1.95x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8303 Dodge St, Omaha, NE.

Cash / Self-Pay

$63

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$90

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: $63 (137%)

Insurance Median: $90 (195%)

Cash: $63 (137% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $90 (195% 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
Aetna	$43 - $109	93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$43 - $341	93%
Humana	$43	93%
Medica	$43 - $177	93%
Medicare (plans)	$43 - $81	93%
UnitedHealthcare	$43 - $268	93%
Medica Choice	$81 - $208	176%
Ne Furniture Mart	$81 - $97	176%
Elite Choice	$83 - $88	180%
Wellmark	$88 - $163	191%
Ambetter / Centene	$89 - $90	193%
Midlands Choice	$113 - $123	245%

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 $63.
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 The Nebraska Methodist Hospital 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.