CMS Price Transparency Data

Prosthetic fitting and training

Facility: Southwestern Vermont Medical Center

Billing Code: 97761 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97761
Insurance Median: $40
Cash Discount Price: $112
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.99x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Prosthetic fitting and training at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center is $40. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $112. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $40.41, this hospital’s rate is 0.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 Hospital Drive, Bennington, VT.

Cash / Self-Pay

$112

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$40

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: $112 (277%)

Insurance Median: $40 (99%)

Cash: $112 (277% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $40 (99% 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
Mvp	$31 - $59	77%
UnitedHealthcare	$31 - $56	77%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$32 - $40	79%
Bmc	$33	82%
Hne	$33 - $40	82%
Cdphp	$36 - $57	89%
Tufts	$39	97%
Aetna	$40 - $44	99%
Cigna	$40 - $45	99%
Fidelis	$40 - $42	99%
Humana	$40	99%
Wellcare	$40	99%
Harvard Pilgrim	$45	111%
Health New England	$47	116%
Allegiance	$56	139%

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 $112.
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 Southwestern Vermont Medical Center 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.