CMS Price Transparency Data

Prosthetic fitting and training

Facility: Childress Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 97761 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97761
  • Insurance Median: $251
  • Cash Discount Price: $371
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.21x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Prosthetic fitting and training at Childress Regional Medical Center is $251. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $371. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $40.41, this hospital’s rate is 6.21x the Medicare baseline. Located in Hwy 83 North, Childress, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$371

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$251

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: $371 (918%)
Insurance Median: $251 (621%)
Cash: $371 (918% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $251 (621% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 621% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 521%). 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 $44 - $83 109%
UnitedHealthcare $139 344%
Aetna $145 - $297 359%
Humana $145 359%
Choicecare Network $241 596%
Amerigroup $251 621%
Firstcare $251 - $334 621%
Superior Healthplan Inc. $251 621%
Cigna $270 668%
Insurance Services Of Lubbock $278 688%
Bsa Provider Network $316 782%

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