CMS Price Transparency Data

Orthotic fitting and training

Facility: Carilion Medical Center

Billing Code: 97760 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97760
Insurance Median: $114
Cash Discount Price: $64
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.47x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Orthotic fitting and training at Carilion Medical Center is $114. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $64. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $46.09, this hospital’s rate is 2.47x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1906 Belleview Avenue, Se, Roanoke, VA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$64

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$114

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: $64 (139%)

Insurance Median: $114 (247%)

Cash: $64 (139% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $114 (247% 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 247% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 147%). 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

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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	$43	93%
Sentara Health Plan	$43 - $114	93%
Abh Of Va (Formerly Coventry)	$45	98%
Abh Of Wva (Formerly Coventry)	$45	98%
Humana	$45	98%
UnitedHealthcare	$45 - $150	98%
Aetna	$94 - $122	204%
Gateway - Tier 3	$101	219%
Vhn - Ultra	$114	247%
Cigna	$124 - $132	269%
Connecticare	$129	280%
Vhn - Plus	$142	308%
Gateway - Tier 2	$147	319%
Vhn	$147	319%
Vhn - Link	$166	360%
Gateway - Tier 1	$175	380%
Vhn - Secondary Payors	$175	380%

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 $64.
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 Carilion Medical Center 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.