CMS Price Transparency Data

Prosthetic fitting and training

Facility: PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of El Paso

Billing Code: 97761 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97761
Insurance Median: $45
Cash Discount Price: $73
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.11x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Prosthetic fitting and training at PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of El Paso is $45. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $73. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $40.41, this hospital’s rate is 1.11x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1600 E Cliff Dr, El Paso, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$73

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$45

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: $73 (181%)

Insurance Median: $45 (111%)

Cash: $73 (181% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $45 (111% 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
Aetna	$14 - $28	35%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$15 - $45	37%
Turquoise Care	$15	37%
Alignment Health Plan	$22	54%
El Paso First Health Plan	$22 - $27	54%
Wellpoint (Amerigroup)	$27 - $34	67%
Curative	$29	72%
Presbyterian Network	$30	74%
Ninety Degree Benefits	$36	89%
Multiplan/Phcs	$44	109%
Americas Choice	$51	126%
Quik Trip	$54	134%
Usa Managed Care Organization	$54	134%
Velocity	$54	134%
Prime Health Services	$62	153%
Cigna	$70 - $115	173%
Molina	$110	272%

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 $73.
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 PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of El Paso 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.