CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, knee or other leg joint

Facility: Copper Queen Community Hospital

Billing Code: 73721 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73721
Insurance Median: $801
Cash Discount Price: $2,225
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.29x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, knee or other leg joint at Copper Queen Community Hospital is $801. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,225. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 3.29x the Medicare baseline. Located in 101 Cole Avenue, Bisbee, AZ.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,225

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$801

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: $2,225 (913%)

Insurance Median: $801 (329%)

Cash: $2,225 (913% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $801 (329% 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 329% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 229%). 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
Allwell	$397 - $493	163%
Amerigroup	$397 - $493	163%
Azch Complete	$397 - $493	163%
Banner Uc Health	$397 - $493	163%
Humana	$397 - $493	163%
Triwest	$397 - $493	163%
UnitedHealthcare	$447 - $1,796	183%
Copperpoint	$614 - $763	252%
Bisbee Police	$645 - $801	265%
Aetna	$695 - $2,773	285%
Health Net Of Az	$695 - $1,849	285%
Apipa	$927 - $1,151	380%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,687 - $2,095	692%
Cigna	$1,737 - $2,157	713%
Self Pay	$1,985 - $2,465	814%

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 $2,225.
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 Copper Queen Community 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.