CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, knee or other leg joint

Facility: Glenn Medical Center

Billing Code: 73721 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73721
Insurance Median: $1,469
Cash Discount Price: $980
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.03x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, knee or other leg joint at Glenn Medical Center is $1,469. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $980. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 6.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1133 W Sycamore St, Willows, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$980

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,469

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: $980 (402%)

Insurance Median: $1,469 (603%)

Cash: $980 (402% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,469 (603% 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 603% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 503%). 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
UnitedHealthcare	$490 - $1,306	201%
Medi-Cal	$560	230%
Ca Health And Wellness - All Plans	$622	255%
Humana	$637	261%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$643 - $1,469	264%
Blue Shield Exch	$1,323	543%
Cigna	$1,388	569%
First Health - All Plans	$1,388	569%
Healthnet - All Plans	$1,388	569%
Beech Street - All Plans	$1,469	603%
Blue Shield Ppo/Hmo - All Other Plans	$1,469	603%
Dept Of Corrections - All Plans	$1,469	603%
Galaxy Health Network - All Plans	$1,469	603%
Interplan - All Plans	$1,469	603%
Pacific Health Alliance - All Plans	$1,469	603%
Pponext - All Plans	$1,469	603%
Superior Ca Ppo - All Plans	$1,469	603%
Integrated Hp - All Plans	$1,518	623%
Health Mgmt Network - All Plans	$1,551	636%
Networks By Design - All Plans	$1,551	636%
Three Rivers - All Plans	$1,551	636%

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 $980.
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 Glenn Medical Center 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.