CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, knee or other leg joint

Facility: Thomas H Boyd Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 73721 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73721
Insurance Median: $1,787
Cash Discount Price: $2,775
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.33x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, knee or other leg joint at Thomas H Boyd Memorial Hospital is $1,787. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,775. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 7.33x the Medicare baseline. Located in 800 School St, Carrollton, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,775

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,787

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: $2,775 (1138%)

Insurance Median: $1,787 (733%)

Cash: $2,775 (1138% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,787 (733% 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 733% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 633%). 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
Aetna	$171 - $1,940	70%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$171 - $2,853	70%
Health Alliance Mcr Adv	$171 - $1,940	70%
UnitedHealthcare	$171 - $1,979	70%
Wellcare Mcr Adv-All Plans	$171 - $1,940	70%
Humana	$173 - $1,959	71%
Health Alliance-All Other Plans	$205 - $2,328	84%
Ambetter / Centene	$222 - $2,522	91%
Cigna	$239 - $2,712	98%
Multiplan-All Plans	$251 - $2,853	103%
Healthlink Hmo	$255 - $2,891	105%
Healthlink Il Only	$255 - $2,777	105%
Healthlink Ppo-All Other Plans	$288 - $3,271	118%
Hfn Zelis-All Plans	$305 - $3,462	125%
Meridian Hp Mcaid-All Plans	$1,255	515%
Molina Mcaid-All Plans	$1,255	515%

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 $2,775.
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 Thomas H Boyd Memorial 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.