CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, knee or other leg joint

Facility: Alaska Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 73721 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73721
Insurance Median: $4,598
Cash Discount Price: $7,477
vs. Medicare Baseline: 18.86x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, knee or other leg joint at Alaska Regional Hospital is $4,598. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $7,477. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 18.86x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2801 Debarr Road, Anchorage, AK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$7,477

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$4,598

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$243.77

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $243.77 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $7,477 (3067%)

Insurance Median: $4,598 (1886%)

Cash: $7,477 (3067% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $4,598 (1886% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $243.77 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 1886% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1786%). 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
Aetna	$799 - $3,430	328%
Union Coalition Cement Masons	$1,356	556%
Union Coalition	$1,410	578%
Moda Health	$2,385 - $3,514	978%
United	$2,767 - $5,645	1135%
Premerafirst	$3,701	1518%
Geha Ppo Usa	$3,858 - $6,550	1583%
Cigna	$4,053	1663%
Multiplan	$4,486 - $6,954	1840%
Coventry Healthcare	$4,711	1933%
First Health	$5,234	2147%
Bering Strait School District	$5,608	2301%
Nreca Group Benefit Trust	$5,608	2301%
Risk & Benefit Management	$5,608	2301%
Banner Health	$5,982	2454%
Matanuska Telephone	$5,982	2454%

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 $7,477.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 73721.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Alaska Regional Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 73721.
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.