CMS Price Transparency Data

Prosthetic fitting and training

Facility: Nebraska Orthopaedic Hospital

Billing Code: 97761 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97761
Insurance Median: $64
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.58x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Prosthetic fitting and training at Nebraska Orthopaedic Hospital is $64. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $40.41, this hospital’s rate is 1.58x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2808 South 143Rd Plaza, Omaha, NE.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

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

$40.41

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $40.41 (100%)

Insurance Median: $64 (158%)

Ins. Median: $64 (158% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Remaining Deductible ($)

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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
Amerigroup	$11	27%
Aetna	$50	124%
Ambetter / Centene	$50 - $78	124%
Paramount Group - Wellcare	$50	124%
UnitedHealthcare	$50 - $95	124%
Immanuel Pathways	$53	131%
Midlands Choice	$56 - $136	139%
Midwest Network	$56	139%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$63 - $254	156%
Total Care	$63	156%
Self Pay	$65	161%
Carrum Health	$78	193%
Humana	$80 - $85	198%
Multiplan	$90	223%

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 $X.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 97761.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Nebraska Orthopaedic Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 97761.
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.