CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, knee or other leg joint

Facility: Huntington Beach Hospital

Billing Code: 73721 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 73721
  • Insurance Median: $305
  • Cash Discount Price: $305
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.25x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, knee or other leg joint at Huntington Beach Hospital is $305. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $305. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 1.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 17772 Beach Blvd, Huntington Beach, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$305

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$305

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: $305 (125%)
Insurance Median: $305 (125%)
Cash: $305 (125% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $305 (125% 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
Caloptima $206 85%
County Of Orange (Msn) $206 85%
Molina $206 - $305 85%
Traditional Medi-Cal $206 85%
Health Net Of Ca $221 - $446 91%
Blue Shield Of Va $305 125%
Medicare (plans) $305 125%
Renal Payer Solutions $305 125%
Tricare $305 125%
Verda Healthplan $305 125%
Brand New Day $308 - $458 126%
Imperial Health Plan $324 133%
Coventry Workers Compensation $390 160%
Ca Foundation For Medical Care $402 165%
Workers Compensation $402 165%
Employer Direct Healthcare $428 176%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 17772 Beach Blvd, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals