CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, knee or other leg joint

Facility: West Valley Medical Center

Billing Code: 73721 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73721
Insurance Median: $1,365
Cash Discount Price: $2,287
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.60x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, knee or other leg joint at West Valley Medical Center is $1,365. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,287. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 5.60x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1717 Arlington Street, Caldwell, ID.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,287

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,365

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: $2,287 (938%)

Insurance Median: $1,365 (560%)

Cash: $2,287 (938% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,365 (560% 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 560% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 460%). 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.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$51 - $2,172	21%
Molina	$51 - $108	21%
Regence	$488	200%
United	$518 - $1,365	212%
Select Health Idaho (Eirmc Only)	$729	299%
Corizon Health	$846	347%
True Blue	$903	370%
Cigna	$1,280	525%
Pacificsource Health	$1,365	560%
Moda	$1,425	585%
St Luke'S Health Partners	$1,486	610%
Aetna	$1,809	742%
Four Rivers Hospice	$1,829	750%
Multiplan	$1,829	750%
Humana	$1,921	788%
Geha Ppo Usa	$1,944	797%
Coventry First Health	$2,058	844%
St Alphonsus Health	$2,058	844%

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 $2,287.
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 West Valley 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.