CMS Price Transparency Data

Orthotic fitting and training

Facility: University Health System, Inc

Billing Code: 97760 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97760
  • Insurance Median: $50
  • Cash Discount Price: $28
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.08x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Orthotic fitting and training at University Health System, Inc is $50. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $28. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $46.09, this hospital’s rate is 1.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1924 Alcoa Highway, Knoxville, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$28

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$50

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: $28 (61%)
Insurance Median: $50 (108%)
Cash: $28 (61% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $50 (108% 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.

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $33 - $144 72%
UnitedHealthcare $34 - $78 74%
Cigna $43 - $85 93%
Humana $43 93%
Aetna $44 - $78 95%
Devoted Health $44 95%
American Health $45 98%
Fentress County Sheriffs Dept $45 98%
Medicare (plans) $45 - $46 98%
Nhc $45 98%
Wellcare-Windsor Medadv $45 98%
Wellpoint $45 - $47 98%
Multiplan $67 145%
Nx Health $67 145%
Phcs $67 145%
Naphcare $72 156%
Coventry $78 169%
Beechstreet $84 182%
Prime Health $84 - $112 182%
Seven Corners $84 182%
Usa $89 193%
Evolutions $100 217%
Galaxy $100 217%
Healthsmart $100 217%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1924 Alcoa Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals