CMS Price Transparency Data

Prosthetic fitting and training

Facility: Kaleida Health

Billing Code: 97761 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97761
Insurance Median: $47
Cash Discount Price: $152
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.16x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Prosthetic fitting and training at Kaleida Health is $47. 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 $40.41, this hospital’s rate is 1.16x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 High Street, Buffalo, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$152

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$47

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: $152 (376%)

Insurance Median: $47 (116%)

Cash: $152 (376% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $47 (116% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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	$23 - $62	57%
Independent Health Association - Wchob	$24 - $63	59%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$27 - $146	67%
Tricare	$37	92%
Univera	$38 - $72	94%
Wellcare	$41	101%
Aetna	$42 - $49	104%
Fidelis	$42	104%
UnitedHealthcare	$42	104%
Univera - Wchob	$45 - $72	111%
Cigna	$46 - $56	114%
Ghi/Emblem Health	$47 - $59	116%
Ghi/Emblem Health - Wchob	$47 - $59	116%
Magnacare	$49 - $63	121%
Magnacare - Wchob	$49 - $63	121%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $152.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 97761.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Kaleida Health is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 97761.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.