CMS Price Transparency Data

Orthotic fitting and training

Facility: Kaleida Health

Billing Code: 97760 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97760
  • Insurance Median: $54
  • Cash Discount Price: $163
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.17x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Orthotic fitting and training at Kaleida Health is $54. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $163. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $46.09, this hospital’s rate is 1.17x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 High Street, Buffalo, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$163

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$54

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: $163 (354%)
Insurance Median: $54 (117%)
Cash: $163 (354% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $54 (117% 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.

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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
Independent Health Association $26 - $70 56%
Independent Health Association - Wchob $27 - $72 59%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $30 - $166 65%
Tricare $42 91%
Univera $44 - $78 95%
Wellcare $46 100%
Aetna $47 - $55 102%
Fidelis $48 104%
UnitedHealthcare $48 104%
Univera - Wchob $48 - $78 104%
Cigna $52 - $63 113%
Ghi/Emblem Health $53 - $67 115%
Ghi/Emblem Health - Wchob $53 - $67 115%
Magnacare $55 - $71 119%
Magnacare - Wchob $55 - $71 119%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 100 High Street, Buffalo, NY 14210
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals