CMS Price Transparency Data

Orthotic fitting and training

Facility: Childress Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 97760 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97760
  • Insurance Median: $108
  • Cash Discount Price: $160
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.34x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Orthotic fitting and training at Childress Regional Medical Center is $108. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $160. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $46.09, this hospital’s rate is 2.34x the Medicare baseline. Located in Hwy 83 North, Childress, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$160

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$108

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: $160 (347%)
Insurance Median: $108 (234%)
Cash: $160 (347% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $108 (234% 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 234% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 134%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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 $51 - $95 111%
Aetna $62 - $128 135%
Humana $62 135%
Choicecare Network $104 226%
Amerigroup $108 234%
Firstcare $108 - $144 234%
Superior Healthplan Inc. $108 234%
Cigna $116 252%
Insurance Services Of Lubbock $120 260%
Bsa Provider Network $136 295%
UnitedHealthcare $139 302%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: Hwy 83 North, Childress, TX 79201
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals