CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, knee or other leg joint

Facility: HCA Florida Northside Hospital

Billing Code: 73721 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73721
Insurance Median: $2,401
Cash Discount Price: $12,016
vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.85x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, knee or other leg joint at HCA Florida Northside Hospital is $2,401. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $12,016. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 9.85x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6000 49Th St N, Saint Petersburg, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$12,016

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,401

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: $12,016 (4929%)

Insurance Median: $2,401 (985%)

Cash: $12,016 (4929% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,401 (985% 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 985% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 885%). 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	$377 - $753	155%
United	$518 - $7,209	212%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Health	$577 - $1,153	237%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Optimum	$577 - $1,153	237%
Freedom Health Care	$625 - $1,250	256%
Optimum Healthcare	$625 - $1,250	256%
Suncoast Neighborly Care	$641 - $1,282	263%
Avmed	$1,080 - $3,418	443%
Aetna	$1,186 - $4,806	487%
Simply Healthcare	$1,234 - $2,467	506%
Molina	$1,522 - $4,325	624%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$2,043 - $4,085	838%
Corvel Corporation	$2,398	984%
Rockport Healthcare Group	$2,398	984%
Prime Health	$2,448	1004%
Plotkin Health	$4,006 - $8,010	1643%
Prime Health Sheriff	$4,006 - $8,010	1643%
Evolutions Healthcare Systems	$4,407 - $14,738	1808%
Multiplan	$6,010 - $13,617	2465%

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 $12,016.
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 Northside 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.