CMS Price Transparency Data

Prosthetic fitting and training

Facility: Valley Hospital

Billing Code: 97761 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97761
  • Insurance Median: $113
  • Cash Discount Price: $121
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.80x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Prosthetic fitting and training at Valley Hospital is $113. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $121. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $40.41, this hospital’s rate is 2.80x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4 Valley Health Plaza, Paramus, NJ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$121

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$113

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%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $121 (299%)
Insurance Median: $113 (280%)
Cash: $121 (299% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $113 (280% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 280% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 180%). 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
Clover $45 111%
Aetna $45 - $133 111%
Humana $45 111%
Medicare (plans) $45 111%
UnitedHealthcare $45 - $583 111%
Wellpoint $47 116%
Horizon $60 - $171 148%
Centivo $84 208%
Cigna $113 280%
Amerihealth $141 349%
Qualcare $151 374%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4 Valley Health Plaza, Paramus, NJ 07652
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals