CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, knee or other leg joint

Facility: Westside Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 73721 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73721
Insurance Median: $2,994
Cash Discount Price: $10,942
vs. Medicare Baseline: 12.28x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, knee or other leg joint at Westside Regional Medical Center is $2,994. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $10,942. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 12.28x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8201 W Broward Blvd, Plantation, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$10,942

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,994

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: $10,942 (4489%)

Insurance Median: $2,994 (1228%)

Cash: $10,942 (4489% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,994 (1228% 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 1228% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1128%). 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 - $6,325	212%
Freedom Health	$673 - $2,249	276%
Optimum	$673 - $1,209	276%
Simply Healthcare Plans	$1,018 - $1,827	418%
Aetna	$1,060 - $4,217	435%
Molina	$1,331 - $3,795	546%
Health Sun Health Plan	$1,667 - $2,994	684%
Aids Healthcare	$1,722 - $16,867	706%
Mmm Of Fl (Health Advantage Plan)	$1,800 - $3,233	738%
United Ppo	$1,855 - $3,331	761%
Avmed	$2,035 - $7,028	835%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$2,067 - $3,711	848%
Corvel Corporation	$2,597	1065%
Careworks (Rockport)	$2,651	1088%
Prime Health	$2,651	1088%
Plotkin Health	$3,914 - $7,028	1606%
Prime Health Sherriff	$3,914 - $7,028	1606%
Medica Healthcare	$4,619 - $8,293	1895%
Multiplan	$5,871 - $11,948	2408%

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 $10,942.
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 Westside Regional 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.