CMS Price Transparency Data

Prosthetic fitting and training

Facility: Sanford Hospital Webster - Cah

Billing Code: 97761 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97761
Insurance Median: $115
Cash Discount Price: $124
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.85x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Prosthetic fitting and training at Sanford Hospital Webster - Cah is $115. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $124. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $40.41, this hospital’s rate is 2.85x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1401 W First St Post Office Box 489, Webster, SD.

Cash / Self-Pay

$124

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$115

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: $124 (307%)

Insurance Median: $115 (285%)

Cash: $124 (307% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $115 (285% 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 285% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 185%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Remaining Deductible ($)

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
Sanford Health Plan Align	$49	121%
Ucare	$52 - $136	129%
Wellmark Sd	$52	129%
Aetna	$53 - $135	131%
Health Partners	$53 - $116	131%
Medicare (plans)	$53	131%
UnitedHealthcare	$53 - $129	131%
Primewest	$54	134%
Sanford Health Plan	$85 - $114	210%
Security Health Plan	$85	210%
Medica	$128 - $137	317%
Wellmark	$133 - $135	329%
First Choice Health Network	$140	346%
Healthez	$140	346%
Multiplan	$140	346%

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 $124.
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 Sanford Hospital Webster - Cah 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.