CMS Price Transparency Data

Orthotic fitting and training

Facility: Sweeny Community Hospital

Billing Code: 97760 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97760
Insurance Median: $120
Cash Discount Price: $109
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.60x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Orthotic fitting and training at Sweeny Community Hospital is $120. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $109. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $46.09, this hospital’s rate is 2.60x the Medicare baseline. Located in 305 North McKinney, Sweeny, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$109

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$120

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: $109 (236%)

Insurance Median: $120 (260%)

Cash: $109 (236% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $120 (260% 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 260% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 160%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$54 - $91	117%
Evercare Mcaid	$91	197%
UnitedHealthcare	$98 - $220	213%
Aetna	$105 - $145	228%
Amerigroup Mcr Adv - All Other Plans	$105	228%
Community Hlth Choice Him - All Other Plans	$105	228%
Coventry Mcr Adv	$105	228%
Molina Mcr Adv - All Other Plans	$105	228%
Superior Hp Mcr Adv-All Other Plans	$105	228%
Wellcare Mcare - All Plans	$105	228%
Care Improvement Mcr - All Plans	$106	230%
Choicecare Mcr Adv - All Plans	$106	230%
Cigna	$120	260%
Community Hlth Choice Star	$128	278%
Molina Mcaid	$128	278%
Superior Hp Mcaid	$128	278%
Tx Chlidrens Hp Mcaid - All Plans	$128	278%
Tx True Choice Mcaid - All Plans	$128	278%
Beech Street - All Plans	$136	295%
Community Care Network - All Plans	$145	315%
Galaxy Health Network - All Plans	$163	354%
Multiplan - All Plans	$163	354%
Evercare Mcr Adv - All Other Plans	$176	382%
Amerigroup Mcaid	$181	393%

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 $109.
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 Sweeny Community 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.