CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, knee or other leg joint

Facility: South Peninsula Hospital

Billing Code: 73721 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73721
Insurance Median: $1,762
Cash Discount Price: $1,806
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.23x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, knee or other leg joint at South Peninsula Hospital is $1,762. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,806. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 7.23x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4300 Bartlett St, Homer, AK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,806

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,762

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: $1,806 (741%)

Insurance Median: $1,762 (723%)

Cash: $1,806 (741% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,762 (723% 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 723% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 623%). 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Liberty Healthshare - All Plans	$127 - $2,990	52%
UnitedHealthcare	$212 - $3,930	87%
Premera First - All Plans	$288 - $3,973	118%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$340 - $3,973	139%
Aetna	$463 - $3,631	190%
Geha - All Plans	$490 - $3,845	201%
Meritain - All Plans	$490 - $3,845	201%
Teamsters Emply - All Plans	$490 - $3,845	201%
Ufcw - All Plans	$490 - $3,845	201%
Cigna	$517 - $4,058	212%
Great West - All Plans	$517 - $4,058	212%
Moda - All Plans	$517 - $4,058	212%
Multiplan Phcs - All Plans	$517 - $4,058	212%
Pmcs - All Plans	$517 - $4,058	212%
First Choice Health - All Plans	$534 - $4,187	219%

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 $1,806.
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 South Peninsula 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.