CMS Price Transparency Data

Prosthetic fitting and training

Facility: Wheeling Hospital, Inc

Billing Code: 97761 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97761
Insurance Median: $39
Cash Discount Price: $25
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.97x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Prosthetic fitting and training at Wheeling Hospital, Inc is $39. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $25. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $40.41, this hospital’s rate is 0.97x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1 Medical Park, Wheeling, WV.

Cash / Self-Pay

$25

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$39

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: $25 (62%)

Insurance Median: $39 (97%)

Cash: $25 (62% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $39 (97% 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
Medicaid / KanCare	$24	59%
Aetna	$30 - $39	74%
Highmark Health Options West Va	$30	74%
The Health Plan Wv	$30	74%
Wellpoint West Virginia	$30	74%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$38 - $154	94%
Buckeye Commercial	$38	94%
Medicare (plans)	$38 - $40	94%
Humana	$39	97%
Senior Life Pa - Ma	$39	97%
UnitedHealthcare	$41	101%
University Of Pittsburgh Medical Ctr Health Plan	$184	455%

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 $25.
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 Wheeling Hospital, Inc 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.