CMS Price Transparency Data

Prosthetic fitting and training

Facility: University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center

Billing Code: 97761 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97761
  • Insurance Median: $115
  • Cash Discount Price: $103
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.85x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Prosthetic fitting and training at University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center is $115. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $103. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $40.41, this hospital’s rate is 2.85x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1025 Center St, Ashland, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$103

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$115

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: $103 (255%)
Insurance Median: $115 (285%)
Cash: $103 (255% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $115 (285% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 285% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 185%). 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 $39 - $118 97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $39 - $124 97%
Cigna $39 - $126 97%
Devoted Health $39 97%
Humana $39 97%
Molina $39 97%
Primetime Health Plan $39 97%
Summacare $39 - $125 97%
The Health Plan $39 - $121 97%
UnitedHealthcare $39 - $126 97%
Wellcare By Allwell $39 97%
Paramount $41 101%
Perennial Advantage Of Ohio $41 101%
Valor Health Plans $41 101%
Medical Mutual Of Ohio $48 - $136 119%
University Health Employee Plan (Contigo) $55 136%
Amish Aid Community Plan $63 - $85 156%
Amish Church Fund And Workers Aid Plan $63 - $85 156%
Buckeye Plain Ministries $63 - $85 156%
Christian Healthcare Ministries $68 168%
Immergrun $68 168%
Sunrise Plain Communities $68 168%
Ambetter / Centene $71 176%
Caresource $71 176%
Medical Mutual Traditional/Health Ohio $96 238%
Beech Street $110 - $123 272%
Ohio Preferred Network $110 - $123 272%
First Health $114 282%
Century Health Network $116 287%
Ohio Health Choice $116 - $123 287%
Private Healthcare System $118 292%
Aultcare $123 304%
Clarity $123 304%
Configurenet $123 304%
Fortified Provider Network $123 304%
Healthsmart $123 304%
Jp Farley $123 304%
Multiplan $123 304%

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