CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, knee or other leg joint

Facility: Savannah Health Services LLC DBA Memorial Health University Medical Center

Billing Code: 73721 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 73721
  • Insurance Median: $608
  • Cash Discount Price: $5,484
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.49x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, knee or other leg joint at Savannah Health Services LLC DBA Memorial Health University Medical Center is $608. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $5,484. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 2.49x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4700 Waters Avenue, Savannah, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$5,484

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$608

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: $5,484 (2250%)
Insurance Median: $608 (249%)
Cash: $5,484 (2250% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $608 (249% 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 249% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 149%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Input your details and click calculate to compare out-of-pocket costs.

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 $34 - $204 14%
Health One Alliance $233 96%
Aetna $270 - $3,518 111%
Ambetter / Centene $348 143%
Wellcare $465 191%
United $518 - $2,871 212%
Prime Health $608 249%
Employer'S Health Network $621 255%
Blue Choice $726 298%
Absolute Total Care $826 - $1,149 339%
Nhc Advantage $872 - $1,212 358%
Peach State $917 - $1,276 376%
Memorial Health Plan $1,009 - $1,404 414%
Amerigroup $1,128 - $1,570 463%
Cigna $3,670 - $5,105 1506%
Novanet $4,128 - $5,743 1693%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4700 Waters Avenue, Savannah, GA 31404
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals