CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, knee or other leg joint

Facility: Kuakini Medical Center

Billing Code: 73721 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73721
Insurance Median: $1,129
Cash Discount Price: $3,048
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.63x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, knee or other leg joint at Kuakini Medical Center is $1,129. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,048. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 4.63x the Medicare baseline. Located in 347 North Kuakini Street, Honolulu, HI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,048

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,129

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: $3,048 (1250%)

Insurance Median: $1,129 (463%)

Cash: $3,048 (1250% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,129 (463% 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 463% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 363%). 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
Kaiser	$138 - $3,839	57%
UnitedHealthcare	$142 - $3,161	58%
Alohacare	$244 - $2,032	100%
Wellcare	$244 - $301	100%
Hmsa	$287 - $645	118%
Humana	$287	118%
Devoted Health	$301 - $1,581	123%
Hmaa	$452 - $3,613	185%
Mdx	$1,626 - $3,252	667%
Uha	$1,773 - $3,545	727%
Hma	$1,806 - $3,613	741%
Pswa	$1,806 - $3,613	741%

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 $3,048.
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 Kuakini Medical Center 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.