CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, knee or other leg joint

Facility: Manatee Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 73721 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73721
Insurance Median: $673
Cash Discount Price: $3,217
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.76x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, knee or other leg joint at Manatee Memorial Hospital is $673. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,217. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 2.76x the Medicare baseline. Located in 206 2Nd St E, Bradenton, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,217

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$673

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: $3,217 (1320%)

Insurance Median: $673 (276%)

Cash: $3,217 (1320% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $673 (276% 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 276% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 176%). 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

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
Humana	$139 - $2,219	57%
Aetna	$163 - $2,794	67%
Av_Med	$221 - $3,531	91%
Blue_Cross_Blue_Shield_Of_Fl	$474 - $673	194%
United_Healthcare	$524	215%
Multiplan	$536 - $8,575	220%
Cigna	$546	224%

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 $3,217.
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 Manatee Memorial 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.