CMS Price Transparency Data

Orthotic fitting and training

Facility: Medical Center Hospital

Billing Code: 97760 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97760
Insurance Median: $79
Cash Discount Price: $80
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.71x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Orthotic fitting and training at Medical Center Hospital is $79. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $80. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $46.09, this hospital’s rate is 1.71x the Medicare baseline. Located in 500 W 4Th Street, Odessa, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$80

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$79

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: $80 (174%)

Insurance Median: $79 (171%)

Cash: $80 (174% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $79 (171% 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
UnitedHealthcare	$19 - $160	41%
Aetna	$44 - $94	95%
Humana	$44	95%
Novitas Solutions	$44	95%
Triwest Va Ccn	$44	95%
Care Improvement Plus	$45	98%
Ambetter / Centene	$46	100%
Wellcare By Allwell	$46	100%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$54 - $120	117%
Group Resources	$54	117%
Health Select	$54 - $90	117%
90 Degree Benefits	$60 - $144	130%
State Comptroller	$62	135%
Healthsmart Preferred Care	$75 - $128	163%
Texas Mutual Wc	$82	178%
Workers Comp	$89	193%
Firstcare	$110	239%
Caprock	$117 - $137	254%
Geha	$147	319%
Cigna	$218	473%

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 $80.
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 Medical Center 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.