CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, knee or other leg joint

Facility: Sharp Coronado Hospital and Hlthcr Ctr

Billing Code: 73721 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73721
Insurance Median: $2,684
Cash Discount Price: $3,247
vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.01x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, knee or other leg joint at Sharp Coronado Hospital and Hlthcr Ctr is $2,684. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,247. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 11.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 250 Prospect Place, Coronado, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,247

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,684

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: $3,247 (1332%)

Insurance Median: $2,684 (1101%)

Cash: $3,247 (1332% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,684 (1101% 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 1101% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1001%). 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

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
Allianz Global Assistance	$606	249%
Aetna	$1,286 - $4,242	528%
Cigna	$1,286 - $3,247	528%
Medicare (plans)	$1,320	541%
Molina	$1,710 - $3,463	701%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$2,078 - $2,762	852%
Humana	$2,164	888%
San Diego Pace	$2,164	888%
Epic Americas	$2,597 - $2,749	1065%
Multiplan	$2,641 - $2,706	1083%
Community Health Group	$2,684 - $3,463	1101%
Health Net	$2,706 - $3,247	1110%
Blue Shield	$2,749 - $3,463	1128%
Indian Health Council	$3,030	1243%
UnitedHealthcare	$3,247	1332%

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 $3,247.
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 Sharp Coronado Hospital and Hlthcr Ctr 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.