CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, knee or other leg joint

Facility: Ouachita County Medical Center

Billing Code: 73721 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73721
Insurance Median: $2,129
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.73x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, knee or other leg joint at Ouachita County Medical Center is $2,129. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 8.73x the Medicare baseline. Located in 638 California Avenue, Camden, AR.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,129

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%)

Insurance Median: $2,129 (873%)

Ins. Median: $2,129 (873% 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 873% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 773%). 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

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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
Arkansas Firstsource	$224 - $2,273	92%
Blue Advantage	$224 - $2,273	92%
Blue Card	$224 - $2,273	92%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$224 - $2,273	92%
Health Advantage	$224 - $2,273	92%
Arkansas Totalcare	$380 - $863	156%
Medicaid / KanCare	$380	156%
UnitedHealthcare	$518 - $1,263	212%
Self Pay	$1,183 - $1,263	485%
Municipal Health Benefit	$1,419 - $1,516	582%
Cigna	$1,549 - $1,655	635%
Aetna	$1,774 - $1,894	728%
Amco	$2,365 - $2,526	970%
Mutual Of Omaha	$2,365 - $2,526	970%
Qualchoice Exchange	$2,365 - $2,526	970%
Qualchoice Of Arkansas	$2,365 - $2,526	970%
Usable Life Group Health	$2,365 - $2,526	970%

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 $X.
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 Ouachita County Medical Center 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.