CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, knee or other leg joint

Facility: Monroe County Hospital

Billing Code: 73721 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73721
Insurance Median: $1,784
Cash Discount Price: $2,163
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.32x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, knee or other leg joint at Monroe County Hospital is $1,784. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,163. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 7.32x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6580 165Th Street, Albia, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,163

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,784

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: $2,163 (887%)

Insurance Median: $1,784 (732%)

Cash: $2,163 (887% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,784 (732% 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 732% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 632%). 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
Wellmark Hmo	$325	133%
Wellmark Ppo - All Other Plans	$350	144%
Mahp Mcare - All Plans	$1,514	621%
Tricare	$1,514	621%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,514 - $3,425	621%
Va Ccn - All Plans	$1,514	621%
Amerigroup Mcare	$1,529	627%
Humana	$1,529	627%
Wellmark Mcare	$1,529	627%
Aetna	$1,544 - $3,389	633%
Iowa Total Care Mcaid - All Plans	$1,802	739%
Molina Mcaid - All Plans	$1,828	750%
Amerigroup Mcaid - All Other Plans	$1,855	761%
Centivo - All Plans	$2,271	932%
Midlands Choice - All Plans	$2,524	1035%
Preferred Hlth - All Plans	$2,704	1109%
Geha - All Plans	$2,884	1183%
Multiplan - All Plans	$3,244	1331%
Integrated Hp - All Plans	$3,497	1435%

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 $2,163.
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 Monroe County 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.