CMS Price Transparency Data

Prosthetic fitting and training

Facility: Erlanger Medical Center

Billing Code: 97761 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97761
  • Insurance Median: $54
  • Cash Discount Price: $37
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.34x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Prosthetic fitting and training at Erlanger Medical Center is $54. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $37. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $40.41, this hospital’s rate is 1.34x the Medicare baseline. Located in 975 E 3Rd St, Chattanooga, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$37

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$54

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: $37 (92%)
Insurance Median: $54 (134%)
Cash: $37 (92% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $54 (134% 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.

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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
Bluecare $23 - $124 57%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $26 - $93 64%
UnitedHealthcare $28 - $57 69%
Cigna $32 - $200 79%
Humana $33 - $65 82%
Aetna $34 - $54 84%
Amerigroup $49 - $114 121%
Alexian $52 - $54 129%
Caresource $52 - $105 129%
Clover $52 - $54 129%
Upmc $52 - $54 129%
American Health $54 - $56 134%
Devoted Health $54 - $56 134%
Medicare (plans) $54 134%
Nhc $55 - $57 136%
Pruitthealth Premier $55 136%
Atrio Health $58 - $60 144%
Simpra Advantage $60 148%
Ambetter / Centene $65 - $68 161%
Pnoa $70 - $131 173%
Caresource Ga $77 - $138 191%
Caresource Tn $77 - $138 191%
Olympus $81 - $92 200%
Alliant $87 215%
Caresource Nc $93 - $138 230%
Occunet $95 235%
Point Comfort Underwriters $95 - $97 235%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 975 E 3Rd St, Chattanooga, TN 37403
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals