CMS Price Transparency Data

Prosthetic fitting and training

Facility: UPMC Altoona

Billing Code: 97761 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97761
Insurance Median: $68
Cash Discount Price: $77
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.68x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Prosthetic fitting and training at UPMC Altoona is $68. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $77. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $40.41, this hospital’s rate is 1.68x the Medicare baseline. Located in 620 Howard Avenue, Altoona, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$77

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$68

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: $77 (191%)

Insurance Median: $68 (168%)

Cash: $77 (191% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $68 (168% 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
Upmc Work Partners	$46	114%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$51	126%
Cigna	$64	158%
Highmark Wholecare (Prev Gateway)	$64	158%
Preferred Healthcare System	$64	158%
UnitedHealthcare	$66	163%
Aetna	$68	168%
Geisinger	$71	176%
Pa Health & Wellness	$71	176%
Upmc Health Plan	$97 - $105	240%
Private Health Care Systems	$103	255%

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 $77.
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 UPMC Altoona 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.