CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, knee or other leg joint

Facility: University Hospital and Medical Center

Billing Code: 73721 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73721
Insurance Median: $2,694
Cash Discount Price: $9,121
vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.05x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, knee or other leg joint at University Hospital and Medical Center is $2,694. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $9,121. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 11.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7201 N University Dr, Tamarac, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$9,121

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,694

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: $9,121 (3742%)

Insurance Median: $2,694 (1105%)

Cash: $9,121 (3742% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,694 (1105% 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 1105% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1005%). 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
United	$518 - $8,226	212%
Freedom Health	$726 - $2,925	298%
Optimum	$726 - $1,572	298%
Aetna	$1,060 - $5,484	435%
Avmed	$1,088 - $9,140	446%
Simply Healthcare Plans	$1,098 - $2,376	450%
Molina	$1,604 - $4,935	658%
Health Sun Health Plan	$1,799 - $3,893	738%
Mmm Of Fl (Health Advantage Plan)	$1,942 - $4,204	797%
United Ppo	$2,001 - $4,332	821%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$2,229 - $4,826	914%
Corvel Corporation	$2,597	1065%
Careworks (Rockport)	$2,651	1088%
Prime Health	$2,651	1088%
Plotkin Health	$4,222 - $9,140	1732%
Prime Health Sherriff	$4,222 - $9,140	1732%
Medica Healthcare	$4,898 - $10,602	2009%
Multiplan	$6,333 - $15,537	2598%
Evernorth Bh	$6,755 - $14,623	2771%

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 $9,121.
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 University Hospital and 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.