CMS Price Transparency Data

Prosthetic fitting and training

Facility: Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital

Billing Code: 97761 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97761
Insurance Median: $171
Cash Discount Price: $96
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.23x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Prosthetic fitting and training at Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital is $171. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $96. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $40.41, this hospital’s rate is 4.23x the Medicare baseline. Located in 388 Ben Bolt Avenue, Tazewell, VA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$96

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$171

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: $96 (238%)

Insurance Median: $171 (423%)

Cash: $96 (238% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $171 (423% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 423% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 323%). 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
Corvel	$34	84%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$37	92%
Sentara Health Plan	$38 - $169	94%
Abh Of Va (Formerly Coventry)	$39	97%
Abh Of Wva (Formerly Coventry)	$39	97%
Humana	$39	97%
UnitedHealthcare	$39 - $223	97%
Aetna	$139 - $181	344%
Gateway - Tier 3	$150	371%
Vhn - Ultra	$169	418%
Cigna	$173 - $185	428%
Connecticare	$191	473%
Vhn - Plus	$210	520%
Gateway - Tier 2	$218	539%
Vhn	$218	539%
Integrated Health Plan	$232	574%
Vhn - Link	$246	609%
Gateway - Tier 1	$259	641%
Vhn - Secondary Payors	$259	641%
National Provider Network	$262	648%

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 $96.
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 Carilion Tazewell Community 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.