CMS Price Transparency Data

Orthotic fitting and training

Facility: Milton S Hershey Medical Center

Billing Code: 97760 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97760
Insurance Median: $46
Cash Discount Price: $94
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.00x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Orthotic fitting and training at Milton S Hershey Medical Center is $46. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $94. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $46.09, this hospital’s rate is 1.00x the Medicare baseline. Located in 500 University Drive, Hershey, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$94

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$46

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: $94 (204%)

Insurance Median: $46 (100%)

Cash: $94 (204% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $46 (100% 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.

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
[Amerihealth Caritas]	$37 - $44	80%
[Highmark Wholecare]	$37 - $44	80%
[Geisinger]	$40 - $211	87%
[Health Partners Plans]	$41 - $45	89%
[Pa Health & Wellness]	$41 - $45	89%
[Highmark]	$43 - $119	93%
Aetna	$44 - $121	95%
Humana	$44	95%
[Healthspring]	$44	95%
UnitedHealthcare	$45 - $204	98%
[Upmc]	$45 - $209	98%
[Cbc]	$51 - $187	111%
[Point Comfort Underwriters]	$55	119%
[Highmark Aca]	$83	180%
[Highmark Choice Blue]	$95	206%
Cigna	$181	393%
[Preferred Healthcare Systems]	$212	460%
[First Health]	$226	490%
[Multiplan]	$226	490%

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 $94.
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 Milton S Hershey Medical Center 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.