CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, knee or other leg joint

Facility: Community Hospital of Staunton

Billing Code: 73721 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73721
Insurance Median: $2,506
Cash Discount Price: $1,671
vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.28x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, knee or other leg joint at Community Hospital of Staunton is $2,506. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,671. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 10.28x the Medicare baseline. Located in 400 N Caldwell St, Staunton, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,671

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,506

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: $1,671 (685%)

Insurance Median: $2,506 (1028%)

Cash: $1,671 (685% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,506 (1028% 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 1028% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 928%). 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
Tricare	$186 - $966	76%
Medicare (plans)	$192 - $1,003	79%
Clear Spring Health Ma	$198 - $1,016	81%
Medicaid / KanCare	$499 - $3,342	205%
Self Pay	$1,671	685%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,731 - $3,342	710%
Cigna	$2,152	883%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$2,506 - $3,342	1028%
Healthlink	$2,506 - $2,841	1028%
Health Alliance Commercial	$2,674 - $3,342	1097%
Aetna	$2,707 - $3,342	1110%
Multiplan/Phcs	$2,841	1165%
Beech Street	$3,041	1247%

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 $1,671.
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 Community Hospital of Staunton 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.