CMS Price Transparency Data

Orthotic fitting and training

Facility: The University of Vermont Health Network-Alice Hy

Billing Code: 97760 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97760
Insurance Median: $49
Cash Discount Price: $133
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.06x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Orthotic fitting and training at The University of Vermont Health Network-Alice Hy is $49. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $133. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $46.09, this hospital’s rate is 1.06x the Medicare baseline. Located in 133 Park Street, Po Box 729, Malone, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$133

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$49

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: $133 (289%)

Insurance Median: $49 (106%)

Cash: $133 (289% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $49 (106% 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.

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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$31 - $127	67%
Aetna	$36 - $132	78%
Capital District Physicians' Health Plan	$36 - $145	78%
Choicecare	$36 - $116	78%
Fidelis Care	$36 - $92	78%
Humana	$36 - $49	78%
Martins Point	$36 - $49	78%
Mvp	$36 - $128	78%
St. Regis	$36 - $49	78%
UnitedHealthcare	$36 - $484	78%
Veterans Affairs Community Care Network	$36 - $49	78%
Magnacare	$90 - $123	195%
Highmark Blueshield	$100 - $138	217%

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 $133.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 97760.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm The University of Vermont Health Network-Alice Hy is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 97760.
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.