CMS Price Transparency Data

Orthotic fitting and training

Facility: Fostoria Community Hospital

Billing Code: 97760 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97760
Insurance Median: $99
Cash Discount Price: $111
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.15x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Orthotic fitting and training at Fostoria Community Hospital is $99. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $111. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $46.09, this hospital’s rate is 2.15x the Medicare baseline. Located in 501 Van Buren Street, Fostoria, OH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$111

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$99

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: $111 (241%)

Insurance Median: $99 (215%)

Cash: $111 (241% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $99 (215% 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 215% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 115%). 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

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Your Coinsurance 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	$23 - $126	50%
Meridian Health Plan Of Mi	$23	50%
Dayton Area Health Plan Dba Caresource	$24 - $124	52%
UnitedHealthcare	$24 - $125	52%
Paramount Health Care	$36 - $90	78%
Aetna	$37 - $119	80%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$37 - $192	80%
Health Value Management	$37 - $43	80%
Veterans Affairs	$37	80%
Health Alliance Plan	$38 - $128	82%
Buckeye Community Health Plan Inc	$49 - $62	106%
Medical Mutual Of Ohio	$96 - $102	208%
Frontpath Health Coalition	$98	213%
Ohio Health Choice	$110	239%
Ohio Ppo Connect	$110 - $128	239%
Amerihealth	$131	284%
Health Ohio Network	$134	291%
Connecticut General Life Insurance Company	$136	295%

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 $111.
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 Fostoria Community Hospital 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.