CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, knee or other leg joint

Facility: Alhambra Hospital Medical Center

Billing Code: 73721 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 73721
  • Insurance Median: $451
  • Cash Discount Price: $5,621
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.85x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, knee or other leg joint at Alhambra Hospital Medical Center is $451. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $5,621. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 1.85x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 S Raymond Ave, Alhambra, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$5,621

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$451

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: $5,621 (2306%)
Insurance Median: $451 (185%)
Cash: $5,621 (2306% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $451 (185% 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
Citrus Valley Health Partners $197 81%
La Care Pasc Seiu Misc $197 81%
La Care Medi-Cal Hmo $226 93%
Blue Shield 65 Plus $290 119%
Apa Aco $297 122%
Altamed Senior Services $302 124%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $302 - $650 124%
Brand New Day Sr $302 124%
Central Health Plan Of Ca Senior Hmo $302 124%
Health Net Senior Hmo $302 124%
Medicare (plans) $302 - $3,092 124%
Aetna $307 - $472 126%
Humana $307 126%
La Care Exchange $307 126%
Miscellaneous Senior Hmo $307 126%
Tricare $307 126%
UnitedHealthcare $307 - $376 126%
Wellcare Senior Hmo $307 126%
Alignment Senior Hmo $317 130%
Health Net Salud Con Hmo $373 153%
Molina Exchange $377 155%
Health Net Exchange $378 155%
Miscellaneous Work Comp Hmo $408 167%
Ahmc-Reciprocity-Comm/Senior $451 185%
Ahmc-Reciprocity-Medi-Cal/Healthy Families $451 185%
Ahmc Health $453 186%
Allied Physicians Of Ca Commercial $460 189%
Allied Physicians Of Ca Medi-Cal $560 230%
Health Net Medi-Cal $560 230%
Kaiser Medi-Cal $560 230%
Medi-Cal $560 230%
Miscellaneous Medi-Cal Hmo $560 230%
Health Net Ppo/Epo/Pos $640 263%
Cigna $1,200 - $1,924 492%
Molina Health Plan $1,350 554%
Allied Physicians Comm/Sr $1,967 807%
Allied Physicians Medi-Cal $1,967 807%
Wellcare Allied Senior Hmo $1,967 807%
Self Pay $2,249 923%
Health Net Exchange Enhanced Ppo $2,383 978%
Kaiser Commercial $3,485 1430%
Blue Shield Value Network Exchange $4,198 1722%
Multiplan $4,497 1845%
Blue Shield Hmo/Ppo $4,681 1920%
Miscellaneous Commercial Ppo/Hmo $5,621 2306%
Stewart Mg Senior Hmo $5,621 2306%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 100 S Raymond Ave, Alhambra, CA 91801
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals