CMS Price Transparency Data

Orthotic fitting and training

Facility: Forks Community Hospital

Billing Code: 97760 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97760
  • Insurance Median: $104
  • Cash Discount Price: $160
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.26x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Orthotic fitting and training at Forks Community Hospital is $104. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $160. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $46.09, this hospital’s rate is 2.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in 530 Bogachiel Way, Forks, WA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$160

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$104

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: $160 (347%)
Insurance Median: $104 (226%)
Cash: $160 (347% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $104 (226% 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 226% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 126%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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 $69 - $73 150%
Coordinated Care (Mco) Mcd-All Plans $75 163%
UnitedHealthcare $89 - $170 193%
Community Health Network Mcr-All Other Plans $90 195%
Humana $90 195%
Tricare $90 195%
Triwest-All Plans $90 195%
Ambetter / Centene $104 226%
Wellcare Med Adv - All Plans $104 226%
Regence-All Other Plans $115 250%
Community Health Exchange $130 282%
Molina Commercial-All Other Plans $184 399%
Aetna $190 412%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $190 412%
Cigna $200 434%
First Choice-All Plans $200 434%
Medicare (plans) $318 690%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 530 Bogachiel Way, Forks, WA 98331
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals