CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, knee or other leg joint

Facility: St Francis Hospital - Interquest

Billing Code: 73721 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73721
Insurance Median: $564
Cash Discount Price: $3,621
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.31x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, knee or other leg joint at St Francis Hospital - Interquest is $564. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,621. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 2.31x the Medicare baseline. Located in 10860 New Allegiance Dr, Colorado Springs, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,621

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$564

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: $3,621 (1485%)

Insurance Median: $564 (231%)

Cash: $3,621 (1485% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $564 (231% 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 231% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 131%). 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

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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
Aetna	$143 - $615	59%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$143 - $10,620	59%
Cigna	$143 - $585	59%
Devoted Health	$143	59%
Humana	$143	59%
Innovage	$143	59%
Kaiser	$143 - $5,492	59%
Medicare (plans)	$143	59%
Rocky Mountain Pace	$143	59%
UnitedHealthcare	$143 - $518	59%
Direct To Employer	$461 - $3,258	189%
United Colorado Doctor'S Plan	$518	212%
Centura Employee Plan	$543	223%
Multiplan	$815 - $10,258	334%

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 $3,621.
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 St Francis Hospital - Interquest 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.