CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, knee or other leg joint

Facility: Sarasota Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 73721 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73721
Insurance Median: $195
Cash Discount Price: $1,395
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.80x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, knee or other leg joint at Sarasota Memorial Hospital is $195. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,395. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 0.80x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1700 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,395

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$195

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: $1,395 (572%)

Insurance Median: $195 (80%)

Cash: $1,395 (572% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $195 (80% 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.

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
Simply Healthcare Oncology	$51 - $166	21%
Sunshine State Oncology	$51 - $166	21%
Molina Oncology	$53 - $171	22%
Amerihealth Caritas Oncology	$54 - $174	22%
Community Care Plan Oncology	$54 - $174	22%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$60 - $329	25%
Florida Community Care Oncology	$64 - $249	26%
UnitedHealthcare	$66 - $2,992	27%
Wellcare Oncology	$68 - $212	28%
Simply Freedom Optimum Oncology	$70 - $221	29%
Aetna	$74 - $3,187	30%
Oscar Oncology	$108 - $340	44%
Simply Healthcare	$153 - $161	63%
Sunshine State	$161	66%
Molina	$165	68%
Amerihealth Caritas	$168	69%
Community Care Plan	$168	69%
Florida Community Care	$168 - $267	69%
Ambetter / Centene	$169 - $655	69%
Simply Freedom Optimum	$255	105%
Wellcare	$255	105%
Avmed	$2,182 - $2,908	895%
Usa Managed Care	$2,391 - $3,187	981%
First Health	$2,481 - $3,307	1018%
Careworks	$2,514 - $2,615	1031%
Enlyte	$2,514 - $2,615	1031%

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 $1,395.
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 Sarasota 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.