CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, knee or other leg joint

Facility: Tift Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 73721 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 73721
  • Insurance Median: $770
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,713
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.16x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, knee or other leg joint at Tift Regional Medical Center is $770. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,713. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 3.16x the Medicare baseline. Located in 901 E 18Th Street, Tifton, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,713

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$770

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: $1,713 (703%)
Insurance Median: $770 (316%)
Cash: $1,713 (703% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $770 (316% 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 316% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 216%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Va Contract $168 69%
Tricare $179 - $224 73%
Peach State Health Plan $209 86%
Hospice $220 90%
Medicare (plans) $220 90%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $224 - $3,426 92%
UnitedHealthcare $224 - $2,895 92%
Aetna $225 - $2,960 92%
Clover Health $225 92%
Wellcare $225 - $672 92%
Humana $235 - $1,713 96%
Pruitt Health Premier $242 99%
Health One Alliance $265 - $325 109%
Caresource Marketplace Exchange $274 - $336 112%
Zelis Network Solutions $310 - $448 127%
Ga Workers Comp $620 254%
Amerigroup $770 316%
Medicaid / KanCare $770 316%
Peachstate $809 332%
Caresource $847 347%
Self Pay 50 $1,713 703%
Misc Commercial Insurance Plans $3,083 1265%
Self Pay $3,083 1265%
Cigna $3,128 1283%
Misc Non Contracted Commercial Plans $3,426 1405%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 901 E 18Th Street, Tifton, GA 31794
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals