CMS Price Transparency Data

Orthotic fitting and training

Facility: Seton Medical Center Harker Heights

Billing Code: 97760 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97760
Insurance Median: $89
Cash Discount Price: $23
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.93x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Orthotic fitting and training at Seton Medical Center Harker Heights is $89. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $23. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $46.09, this hospital’s rate is 1.93x the Medicare baseline. Located in 850 W Central Texas Expressway, Harker Heights, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$23

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$89

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: $23 (50%)

Insurance Median: $89 (193%)

Cash: $23 (50% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $89 (193% 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
Medicaid / KanCare	$16 - $89	35%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$40 - $169	87%
Healthscope Benefits [2290]	$41	89%
UnitedHealthcare	$41 - $89	89%
Aetna	$42 - $131	91%
Bell County Indigent Health Svc [3530]	$43	93%
Healthcare Highways [2210]	$89	193%
Oncology Patient Assistance Programs [2295]	$89	193%
Selecthealth [3740]	$89	193%
Web Tpa [2115]	$89 - $183	193%
First Health [1375]	$131	284%
Mailhandlers [1595]	$131	284%
Humana	$150 - $165	325%
First Care Commercial [1371]	$172	373%
Allied Benefit Systems Inc [1030]	$183	397%
Cigna	$198	430%

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 $23.
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 Seton Medical Center Harker Heights 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.