CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, knee or other leg joint

Facility: HCA Florida Trinity Hospital

Billing Code: 73721 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73721
Insurance Median: $2,423
Cash Discount Price: $9,300
vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.94x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, knee or other leg joint at HCA Florida Trinity Hospital is $2,423. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $9,300. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 9.94x the Medicare baseline. Located in 9330 Sr 54, Trinity, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$9,300

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,423

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: $9,300 (3815%)

Insurance Median: $2,423 (994%)

Cash: $9,300 (3815% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,423 (994% 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 994% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 894%). 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
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Optimum Group Members	$410 - $465	168%
United	$518 - $4,449	212%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Health	$627 - $712	257%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Optimum	$627 - $712	257%
Freedom Health Care	$680 - $771	279%
Optimum Healthcare	$680 - $771	279%
Aetna	$983 - $2,966	403%
Avmed	$1,080 - $3,418	443%
Simply Healthcare	$1,342 - $1,523	551%
Molina	$1,656 - $2,669	679%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$2,222 - $2,521	912%
Corvel Corporation	$2,398	984%
Rockport Healthcare Group	$2,398	984%
Prime Health	$2,448	1004%
Beacon Health Options	$4,357 - $4,943	1787%
Plotkin Health	$4,357 - $4,943	1787%
Prime Health Sheriff	$4,357 - $4,943	1787%
Evolutions Healthcare Systems	$5,229 - $9,096	2145%
Multiplan	$6,536 - $8,404	2681%
Evernorth	$6,971 - $7,909	2860%

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 $9,300.
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 HCA Florida Trinity 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.