CMS Price Transparency Data

Orthotic fitting and training

Facility: UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside

Billing Code: 97760 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97760
  • Insurance Median: $207
  • Cash Discount Price: $166
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.49x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Orthotic fitting and training at UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside is $207. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $166. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $46.09, this hospital’s rate is 4.49x the Medicare baseline. Located in 200 Lothrop Street, Pittsburgh, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$166

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$207

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: $166 (360%)
Insurance Median: $207 (449%)
Cash: $166 (360% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $207 (449% 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 449% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 349%). 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
UnitedHealthcare $36 78%
Aetna $50 - $69 108%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $56 - $247 122%
Upmc Work Partners $56 122%
Multiplan $65 - $221 141%
Upmc Health Plan $120 260%
Highmark Wholecare (Prev Gateway) $138 299%
Geisinger $152 330%
Preferred Healthcare System $179 388%
Coventry/First Health $193 419%
Fidelis $207 449%
Intergroup $207 - $235 449%
Health Coalition Partners $221 479%
Private Health Care Systems $221 479%
Selectcare $221 479%
Health Payors Organization $235 510%
Humana $235 510%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 200 Lothrop Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals