CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, knee or other leg joint

Facility: Memorial Satilla Health

Billing Code: 73721 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73721
Insurance Median: $369
Cash Discount Price: $3,978
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.51x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, knee or other leg joint at Memorial Satilla Health is $369. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,978. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 1.51x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1900 Tebeau Street, Waycross, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,978

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$369

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: $3,978 (1632%)

Insurance Median: $369 (151%)

Cash: $3,978 (1632% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $369 (151% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$97 - $396	40%
Health One Alliance	$233	96%
Ambetter / Centene	$249	102%
Aetna	$298 - $2,193	122%
United	$518 - $1,790	212%
Amerigroup	$533	219%
Prime Health	$608	249%
Employer'S Health Network	$621	255%
Nhc Advantage	$756	310%
Pruitt Health	$756	310%
Peach State	$796	327%
Wellcare	$796	327%
Value Option	$1,989	816%
Multiplan	$2,677	1098%
Cigna	$3,183	1306%
Novanet	$3,580	1469%

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 $3,978.
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 Memorial Satilla Health 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.