CMS Price Transparency Data

Orthotic fitting and training

Facility: Albany Medical Center Hospital

Billing Code: 97760 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97760
  • Insurance Median: $66
  • Cash Discount Price: $69
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.43x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Orthotic fitting and training at Albany Medical Center Hospital is $66. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $69. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $46.09, this hospital’s rate is 1.43x the Medicare baseline. Located in 43 New Scotland Avenue, Mail Code 34, Albany, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$69

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$66

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: $69 (150%)
Insurance Median: $66 (143%)
Cash: $69 (150% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $66 (143% 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
Aetna $6 - $260 13%
Nascentia Health Options $16 - $93 35%
UnitedHealthcare $16 - $135 35%
Emblem $18 - $269 39%
Fidelis $18 - $214 39%
Empire Plan Nyship $24 - $135 52%
Magnacare $24 - $135 52%
Multiplan $25 - $144 54%
Cdphp $30 - $214 65%
Medicare (plans) $33 - $50 72%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $37 - $214 80%
Tricare $38 - $44 82%
Blue Shield Highmark $39 - $98 85%
Hamaspik $41 - $223 89%
Mvp $44 - $95 95%
Blue Shield $49 - $283 106%
Emblem Health Ghi $49 - $96 106%
Nascentia $49 106%
Cigna $69 - $83 150%
Nys Department Of Corrections $104 226%
Mvp Commercial $110 - $296 239%
Emblem_Ghi $117 - $358 254%
Mvp Essential Plan $204 443%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 43 New Scotland Avenue, Mail Code 34, Albany, NY 12208
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals