CMS Price Transparency Data

Prosthetic fitting and training

Facility: Bertrand Chaffee Hospital

Billing Code: 97761 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97761
Insurance Median: $39
Cash Discount Price: $37
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.97x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Prosthetic fitting and training at Bertrand Chaffee Hospital is $39. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $37. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $40.41, this hospital’s rate is 0.97x the Medicare baseline. Located in 224 East Main Street, Springville, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$37

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$39

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: $37 (92%)

Insurance Median: $39 (97%)

Cash: $37 (92% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $39 (97% 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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
Univera Essential Plans	$35	87%
Univera Hc Child Health+	$35	87%
Univera Hc Myhealth+	$35	87%
Univera Plus Med	$35	87%
Private Pay	$37	92%
Advantra-Mcr Advantage	$39	97%
Aetna	$39 - $44	97%
Centers Plan Hlty Living	$39	97%
Champva	$39	97%
Cigna	$39 - $44	97%
Ctrs Plan For Hlthy Livng	$39	97%
Geisinger Health Plan	$39	97%
Humana	$39	97%
Lifetime Benefits	$39	97%
Medicare (plans)	$39	97%
Mutual Of Omaha	$39	97%
Optimum Healthcare - Mcr	$39	97%
Todays Option - Amer Prog	$39	97%
Tricare	$39	97%
United Hc Mcr Solutions	$39	97%
UnitedHealthcare	$39	97%
Wellcare	$39	97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$40 - $49	99%
Senior Blue - Bc	$40	99%
Univera Senior Choice	$41	101%
American Progressive Ins.	$44	109%
Commercial / Misc	$44	109%
Global Excel Mgt	$44	109%
Guardian Life Ins. Co.	$44	109%
Mvp Commercial	$44	109%
No Amer Meritian Health	$44	109%
No-Fault	$44	109%
Univera Healthcare	$46	114%

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 $37.
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 Bertrand Chaffee Hospital 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.