CMS Price Transparency Data

Prosthetic fitting and training

Facility: UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside

Billing Code: 97761 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97761
  • Insurance Median: $239
  • Cash Discount Price: $198
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.91x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Prosthetic fitting and training at UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside is $239. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $198. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $40.41, this hospital’s rate is 5.91x the Medicare baseline. Located in 200 Lothrop Street, Pittsburgh, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$198

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$239

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: $198 (490%)
Insurance Median: $239 (591%)
Cash: $198 (490% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $239 (591% 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 591% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 491%). 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 $31 77%
Upmc Work Partners $50 124%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $51 - $228 126%
Aetna $59 - $82 146%
Multiplan $59 - $264 146%
Upmc Health Plan $156 386%
Highmark Wholecare (Prev Gateway) $165 408%
Geisinger $182 450%
Preferred Healthcare System $214 530%
Coventry/First Health $231 572%
Fidelis $248 614%
Intergroup $248 - $280 614%
Health Coalition Partners $264 653%
Private Health Care Systems $264 653%
Selectcare $264 653%
Health Payors Organization $280 693%
Humana $280 693%

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