CMS Price Transparency Data

Prosthetic fitting and training

Facility: Howard County Medical Center

Billing Code: 97761 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97761
  • Insurance Median: $39
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.97x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Prosthetic fitting and training at Howard County Medical Center is $39. 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 0.97x the Medicare baseline. Located in P O Box 406, 1113 Sherman St, St Paul, NE.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$39

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: $39 (97%)
Ins. Median: $39 (97% 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
Humana $32 79%
Aetna $38 94%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $38 - $184 94%
Great Plains $38 94%
Medica Chi $38 94%
Tricare $38 94%
UnitedHealthcare $38 - $40 94%
Medica Elevate $39 - $76 97%
Medica Standard Premier $39 97%
Nebraska Total Care - Wellcare $39 97%
Molina Healthcare $40 99%
Ambetter / Centene $57 141%
Oscar Health $67 166%
Beshp $76 188%
Midland'S Choice $80 198%

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