CMS Price Transparency Data

Prosthetic fitting and training

Facility: Jamaica Hospital Medical Center

Billing Code: 97761 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97761
Insurance Median: $47
Cash Discount Price: $101
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.16x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Prosthetic fitting and training at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center is $47. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $101. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $40.41, this hospital’s rate is 1.16x the Medicare baseline. Located in 89Th Avenue and Van Wyck Expressway, Jamaica, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$101

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: $101 (250%)

Insurance Median: $47 (116%)

Cash: $101 (250% 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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Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Ghi	$27 - $46	67%
1999 National Benefit Fund	$30	74%
Healthfirst	$39	97%
Fidelis	$44 - $46	109%
Aetna	$46	114%
Beacon Health Strategies	$46	114%
Centerlight Healthcare	$46	114%
Empire	$46 - $104	114%
Hip	$46 - $90	114%
Metroplus	$46 - $50	114%
UnitedHealthcare	$46	114%
Elderplan	$47	116%
Vns	$47	116%
Wellcare Of Ny	$48	119%
Humana	$49	121%
Senior Whole Health	$49	121%
Hamaspik Choice	$53	131%
Magnacare	$53	131%
Centers Plan For Healthy Living	$57	141%
World Trade Center Program	$70	173%
Emblemhealth	$76	188%
Empire Blue Priority	$89	220%
Cigna	$264	653%
Hotel Trades Council	$1,912	4732%

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 $101.
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 Jamaica Hospital Medical Center 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.