CMS Price Transparency Data

Orthotic fitting and training

Facility: Cherry County Hospital

Billing Code: 97760 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97760
  • Insurance Median: $148
  • Cash Discount Price: $152
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.21x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Orthotic fitting and training at Cherry County Hospital is $148. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $152. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $46.09, this hospital’s rate is 3.21x the Medicare baseline. Located in 510 North Green St, Valentine, NE.
Cash / Self-Pay
$152

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$148

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: $152 (330%)
Insurance Median: $148 (321%)
Cash: $152 (330% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $148 (321% 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 321% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 221%). 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
Molina Mcr Adv $83 180%
Molina Mcaid - All Other Plans $95 206%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $146 317%
Midlands Choice-All Plans $146 317%
UnitedHealthcare $147 319%
Avera Aca Ppo $148 321%
Avera Aso Ppo $148 321%
Avera Hmo $148 321%
Avera Non-Aca Ppo - All Other Plans $148 321%
First Choice-All Plans $148 321%
Multiplan-All Plans $148 321%
Phcs-All Plans $148 321%
Tlc Advantage-All Plans $148 321%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 510 North Green St, Valentine, NE 69201
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals