CMS Price Transparency Data

Prosthetic fitting and training

Facility: Hill Country Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 97761 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97761
Insurance Median: $54
Cash Discount Price: $376
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.34x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Prosthetic fitting and training at Hill Country Memorial Hospital is $54. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $376. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $40.41, this hospital’s rate is 1.34x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1020 South State Highway 16, Fredericksburg, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$376

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: $376 (930%)

Insurance Median: $54 (134%)

Cash: $376 (930% 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.

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
Superior Health	$19 - $41	47%
Wellmed	$37	92%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$39 - $134	97%
Gonzaba Medical Group	$39	97%
Ilumed	$39	97%
Triwest	$39	97%
Triwest Health Alliance	$39	97%
Aetna	$40 - $188	99%
United	$40 - $169	99%
Wellcare	$40	99%
Community First Health Plans	$45 - $101	111%
Molina Healthcare	$62	153%
Superior	$63	156%
Healthsmart Preferred Care	$207	512%
Multiplan	$282 - $319	698%

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 $376.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 97761.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Hill Country Memorial Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 97761.
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.