CMS Price Transparency Data

Orthotic fitting and training

Facility: Palisades Medical Center

Billing Code: 97760 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97760
  • Insurance Median: $188
  • Cash Discount Price: $60
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.08x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Orthotic fitting and training at Palisades Medical Center is $188. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $60. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $46.09, this hospital’s rate is 4.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7600 River Rd, North Bergen, NJ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$60

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$188

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: $60 (130%)
Insurance Median: $188 (408%)
Cash: $60 (130% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $188 (408% 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 408% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 308%). 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
Horizon $26 - $217 56%
Aetna $43 - $185 93%
Seoul Medical Group $44 95%
Clover $45 98%
Amerigroup $60 130%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $60 130%
UnitedHealthcare $60 - $797 130%
Vaccn $60 130%
Wellcare $60 - $224 130%
United Community/Americhoice $63 137%
Karna $83 180%
Activecare First McO $200 434%
Amerihealth $209 - $234 453%
Multiplan - PHCS $212 460%
Brighton Health Plan $225 488%
Qualcare $232 503%
Cigna $239 519%
Bergen Risk $325 705%
Oxford $612 1328%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 7600 River Rd, North Bergen, NJ 07047
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals