CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, knee or other leg joint

Facility: Temecula Valley Hospital

Billing Code: 73721 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73721
Insurance Median: $2,746
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.26x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, knee or other leg joint at Temecula Valley Hospital is $2,746. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 11.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in 31700 Temecula Pkwy, Temecula, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,746

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%)

Insurance Median: $2,746 (1126%)

Ins. Median: $2,746 (1126% 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 1126% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1026%). 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
Heritage	$144	59%
Iehp	$144	59%
Molina	$144	59%
Health_Net	$150 - $3,631	62%
United_Healthcare	$181 - $376	74%
Kaiser	$264 - $3,468	108%
Aetna	$335	137%
Cigna	$2,060 - $4,192	845%
Primecare	$2,287 - $4,506	938%
Exclusive_Care	$2,582 - $5,254	1059%
Sharp_Health_Plan	$2,582 - $5,254	1059%
Palomar	$2,697 - $5,488	1106%
Multiplan	$5,164 - $10,508	2118%
Blue_Shield	$5,255	2156%

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 $X.
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 Temecula Valley 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.