CMS Price Transparency Data

Prosthetic fitting and training

Facility: East Liverpool City Hospital

Billing Code: 97761 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97761
Insurance Median: $46
Cash Discount Price: $38
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.14x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Prosthetic fitting and training at East Liverpool City Hospital is $46. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $38. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $40.41, this hospital’s rate is 1.14x the Medicare baseline. Located in 425 West 5Th Street, East Liverpool, OH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$38

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$46

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: $38 (94%)

Insurance Median: $46 (114%)

Cash: $38 (94% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $46 (114% 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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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	$38 - $61	94%
Buckeye Community Health Plan	$38 - $61	94%
Health America	$38	94%
Medical Mutual Of Oh	$38	94%
Medicare (plans)	$38	94%
Molina	$38 - $61	94%
Tricare	$38	94%
UnitedHealthcare	$38 - $61	94%
Care Source	$40 - $61	99%
Devoted Health	$40	99%
Communicare	$41	101%
Valor Health Plan	$41	101%
Perennial	$42	104%
Naphcare	$46	114%
Employer Direct Healthcare	$54	134%
Three Rivers	$56	139%
Multiplan (Fka Private Healthcare Systems)	$57	141%
Provider Select	$57	141%
Worker Compensation	$57	141%
Amerihealth Caritas	$61	151%
Medicaid / KanCare	$61	151%
Paramount	$61	151%
Standard Eapg Logic	$61	151%

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 $38.
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 East Liverpool City 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.