CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, knee or other leg joint

Facility: HCA Florida Capital Hospital

Billing Code: 73721 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73721
Insurance Median: $2,313
Cash Discount Price: $4,543
vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.49x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, knee or other leg joint at HCA Florida Capital Hospital is $2,313. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,543. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 9.49x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2626 Capital Medical Blvd, Tallahassee, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$4,543

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,313

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: $4,543 (1864%)

Insurance Median: $2,313 (949%)

Cash: $4,543 (1864% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,313 (949% 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 949% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 849%). 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 - $2,452	212%
Simply	$560 - $839	230%
Molina Healthcare	$691 - $1,744	283%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$928 - $1,390	381%
Aetna	$1,091 - $1,885	448%
Avmed	$1,819 - $3,418	746%
Plotkin Health	$1,819 - $2,725	746%
Prime Health Sheriff	$1,819 - $2,725	746%
Corvel Corporation	$2,197	901%
Prime Health	$2,244	921%
Careworks (Rockport Community)	$2,313	949%
Multiplan	$2,837 - $4,632	1164%
Evernorth	$2,910 - $4,359	1194%
Evolutions Healthcare	$3,092 - $4,632	1268%
Ppo Next	$3,092 - $4,632	1268%
Novanet	$3,274 - $4,904	1343%
Beacon Health Options	$3,637 - $5,449	1492%

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 $4,543.
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 Capital 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.