CMS Price Transparency Data

Orthotic fitting and training

Facility: Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 97760 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97760
Insurance Median: $129
Cash Discount Price: $126
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.80x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Orthotic fitting and training at Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital is $129. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $126. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $46.09, this hospital’s rate is 2.80x the Medicare baseline. Located in 800 W Randol Mill Rd, Arlington, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$126

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$129

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: $126 (273%)

Insurance Median: $129 (280%)

Cash: $126 (273% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $129 (280% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 280% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 180%). 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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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
Amerigroup	$21 - $48	46%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$21 - $400	46%
Cook Childrens	$21 - $22	46%
Parkland	$21 - $22	46%
UnitedHealthcare	$21 - $401	46%
Molina	$22 - $48	48%
Superior Wellcare	$22 - $50	48%
Aetna	$23 - $150	50%
American Health	$46	100%
Healthspring	$47	102%
Humana	$48	104%
City Of Fort Worth	$96 - $100	208%
Quick Trip	$123 - $135	267%
Fort Worth Firefighters	$125 - $250	271%
Phcs	$143 - $159	310%
Healthsmart	$154 - $179	334%
Multiplan	$179 - $186	388%
Galaxy	$181 - $188	393%
Usa	$181 - $188	393%
Cigna	$193 - $396	419%

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 $126.
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 Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital 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.