CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, knee or other leg joint

Facility: University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics

Billing Code: 73721 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 73721
  • Insurance Median: $217
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,171
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.89x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, knee or other leg joint at University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics is $217. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,171. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 0.89x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1740 West Taylor St Suite 1400, Chicago, IL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,171

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$217

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: $2,171 (891%)
Insurance Median: $217 (89%)
Cash: $2,171 (891% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $217 (89% 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.

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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
Molina $52 - $381 21%
Aetna $64 - $409 26%
Coventry $64 - $239 26%
Health Alliance $64 - $279 26%
Longevity Health Plan $64 - $207 26%
Sinai Medical Group $64 - $207 26%
United $64 - $315 26%
UnitedHealthcare $64 - $207 26%
Clear Springs Health $66 - $213 27%
Zing Health $66 - $211 27%
Union Health Service $68 - $248 28%
Village Md $68 - $259 28%
Wellcare $68 - $217 28%
Uic Physician Group $71 - $228 29%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $80 - $381 33%
Dolton Medical Associates $81 - $259 33%
Mac Neal Health Providers $81 - $259 33%
Mercy Physician Association $81 - $259 33%
Unified Physicians Network $81 - $259 33%
West Suburban Health Providers $81 - $259 33%
Lake County Physician Associates $84 - $269 34%
Northshore Physician Association $84 - $269 34%
Northwest Primary Care Alliance $84 - $269 34%
Southwest Physician Group Ltd $84 - $269 34%
Valenz $86 - $275 35%
Fox Valey Medicine Ltd $87 - $279 36%
Oak West Primary Care Alliance $87 - $279 36%
St Anthony Health Network $91 - $573 37%
Franciscan Hammond Clinic Llc $94 - $586 39%
Physician Care Network Inc $95 - $595 39%
Campus Care $97 - $311 40%
Healthsmart $97 - $311 40%
The Alliance $97 - $311 40%
Healthlink $101 - $1,406 41%
Cigna $104 - $1,109 43%
County Care Health Plan $115 - $381 47%
Meridian $115 - $381 47%
Youthcare Healthchoice $115 - $381 47%
Multiplan $135 - $1,380 55%
Equian $266 - $1,380 109%
Zelis $266 - $1,380 109%
Integrated Health Plan $293 - $1,518 120%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1740 West Taylor St Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60612
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals