CMS Price Transparency Data

Orthotic fitting and training

Facility: Howard County Medical Center

Billing Code: 97760 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97760
  • Insurance Median: $183
  • Cash Discount Price: $268
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.97x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Orthotic fitting and training at Howard County Medical Center is $183. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $268. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $46.09, this hospital’s rate is 3.97x the Medicare baseline. Located in P O Box 406, 1113 Sherman St, St Paul, NE.
Cash / Self-Pay
$268

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$183

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: $268 (581%)
Insurance Median: $183 (397%)
Cash: $268 (581% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $183 (397% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 397% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 297%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Humana $37 80%
Aetna $43 - $407 93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $43 - $407 93%
Great Plains $43 - $244 93%
Medica Chi $43 - $244 93%
Tricare $43 - $321 93%
UnitedHealthcare $43 - $411 93%
Medica Elevate $44 - $86 95%
Medica Standard Premier $44 95%
Molina Healthcare $45 - $214 98%
Nebraska Total Care - Wellcare $45 98%
Nebraska Total Care $54 - $214 117%
Ambetter / Centene $65 141%
Oscar Health $76 165%
Beshp $87 189%
Midland'S Choice $91 197%
Medica Chi Aco $97 - $389 210%
Medica Choice National $97 - $389 210%
Medica Ifb Aco $103 - $411 223%
Medica Ifb Open Access $103 - $411 223%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: P O Box 406, 1113 Sherman St, St Paul, NE 68873
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals