CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, knee or other leg joint

Facility: Lawrence Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 73721 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 73721
  • Insurance Median: $192
  • Cash Discount Price: $619
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.79x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, knee or other leg joint at Lawrence Memorial Hospital is $192. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $619. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 0.79x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1309 West Main Street, Walnut Ridge, AR.
Cash / Self-Pay
$619

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$192

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: $619 (254%)
Insurance Median: $192 (79%)
Cash: $619 (254% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $192 (79% 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.

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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
Ambetter / Centene $59 - $752 24%
Humana $59 - $584 24%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $61 - $579 25%
Allwell $62 - $607 25%
Amerigroup $62 - $579 25%
Wellcare $62 - $1,015 25%
Arkansas Superior Select $63 - $565 26%
Provider Partners Health Plans $63 - $565 26%
Wellcare By Allwell $63 - $565 26%
Wellcare Health Plans $63 - $565 26%
Qualchoice $67 - $752 27%
Qualchoice Of Arkansas $69 - $699 28%
Cigna $70 - $579 29%
Covenant Healthcare $77 - $570 32%
Assured Benefits Administrators $96 - $861 39%
Arkansas Total Care $152 - $531 62%
Caresource $158 - $878 65%
Empower Healthcare Solutions $160 - $558 66%
Aetna $812 333%
Healthlink $944 387%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1309 West Main Street, Walnut Ridge, AR 72476
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals