CMS Price Transparency Data

Orthotic fitting and training

Facility: University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center

Billing Code: 97760 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97760
  • Insurance Median: $116
  • Cash Discount Price: $104
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.52x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Orthotic fitting and training at University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center is $116. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $104. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $46.09, this hospital’s rate is 2.52x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1025 Center St, Ashland, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$104

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$116

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: $104 (226%)
Insurance Median: $116 (252%)
Cash: $104 (226% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $116 (252% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 252% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 152%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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 $45 - $118 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $45 - $125 98%
Cigna $45 - $127 98%
Devoted Health $45 98%
Humana $45 98%
Molina $45 98%
Primetime Health Plan $45 98%
Summacare $45 - $126 98%
The Health Plan $45 - $121 98%
UnitedHealthcare $45 - $127 98%
Wellcare By Allwell $45 98%
Paramount $46 100%
Perennial Advantage Of Ohio $47 102%
Valor Health Plans $47 102%
Medical Mutual Of Ohio $49 - $137 106%
University Health Employee Plan (Contigo) $55 119%
Amish Aid Community Plan $63 - $85 137%
Amish Church Fund And Workers Aid Plan $63 - $85 137%
Buckeye Plain Ministries $63 - $85 137%
Christian Healthcare Ministries $69 150%
Immergrun $69 150%
Sunrise Plain Communities $69 150%
Ambetter / Centene $81 176%
Caresource $81 176%
Medical Mutual Traditional/Health Ohio $97 210%
Beech Street $110 - $124 239%
Ohio Preferred Network $110 - $124 239%
First Health $115 250%
Century Health Network $117 254%
Ohio Health Choice $117 - $124 254%
Private Healthcare System $119 258%
Aultcare $124 269%
Clarity $124 269%
Configurenet $124 269%
Fortified Provider Network $124 269%
Healthsmart $124 269%
Jp Farley $124 269%
Multiplan $124 269%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1025 Center St, Ashland, OH 44805
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals