CMS Price Transparency Data

Prosthetic fitting and training

Facility: Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 97761 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97761
Insurance Median: $82
Cash Discount Price: $120
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.03x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Prosthetic fitting and training at Memorial Hospital is $82. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $120. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $40.41, this hospital’s rate is 2.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 715 South Taft Avenue, Fremont, OH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$120

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$82

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: $120 (297%)

Insurance Median: $82 (203%)

Cash: $120 (297% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $82 (203% 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 203% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 103%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash 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
Buckeye Community Health Plan	$21 - $178	52%
Caresource	$21 - $178	52%
Health Ohio Network	$21 - $128	52%
Medical Mutual Of Ohio	$21 - $124	52%
Meridian Health Plan Of Mi	$21 - $116	52%
Molina Healthcare Of Ohio	$21 - $178	52%
UnitedHealthcare	$21 - $178	52%
Aetna	$22 - $178	54%
Health Alliance Plan	$22 - $178	54%
Summacare	$36 - $138	89%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$37 - $178	92%
Paramount Healthcare Inc	$37 - $146	92%
Frontpath	$38 - $113	94%
Humana	$38 - $116	94%
Cigna	$43 - $129	106%
Multiplan	$73 - $166	181%
Amerihealth	$100 - $146	247%

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 $120.
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 Memorial 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.