CMS Price Transparency Data

Orthotic fitting and training

Facility: PAM Health Rehabiltation Hospital of Wausau

Billing Code: 97760 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97760
Insurance Median: $112
Cash Discount Price: $229
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.43x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Orthotic fitting and training at PAM Health Rehabiltation Hospital of Wausau is $112. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $229. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $46.09, this hospital’s rate is 2.43x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1111 Westwood Dr, Wausau, WI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$229

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$112

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: $229 (497%)

Insurance Median: $112 (243%)

Cash: $229 (497% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $112 (243% 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 243% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 143%). 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

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
Health Payment Services	$35 - $45	76%
Network Health	$42 - $160	91%
Aetna	$44 - $183	95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$44 - $135	95%
Health Partners	$44 - $128	95%
Humana	$44	95%
Molina Healthcare Of Wisconsin	$44	95%
Security Health Plan	$44 - $110	95%
UnitedHealthcare	$44 - $120	95%
Velocity Provider Ppo Network	$53 - $172	115%
Cigna	$95	206%
Aspirus	$115	250%
The Alliance	$149	323%
Quik Trip	$172	373%
Usa Managed Care Organization	$172	373%
Multiplan	$183	397%

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 $229.
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 PAM Health Rehabiltation Hospital of Wausau 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.