CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, knee or other leg joint

Facility: Massac Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 73721 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73721
Insurance Median: $1,712
Cash Discount Price: $2,261
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.02x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, knee or other leg joint at Massac Memorial Hospital is $1,712. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,261. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 7.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 28 Chick Street, Po Box 850, Metropolis, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,261

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,712

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: $2,261 (928%)

Insurance Median: $1,712 (702%)

Cash: $2,261 (928% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,712 (702% 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 702% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 602%). 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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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
Aetna	$542 - $2,642	222%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$542 - $3,101	222%
Medicaid / KanCare	$542	222%
Molina Ky Mcaid	$542	222%
Healthlink Hmo	$1,520	624%
Healthlink Ppo-All Other Plans	$1,600	656%
Chesi Op Only-All Plans	$1,712	702%
Health Alliance Mcare Adv	$1,712	702%
Humana	$1,712	702%
Health Alliance Exchange	$2,100	861%
Health Alliance-All Other Plans	$2,100	861%
Prime Health Services-All Plans	$2,100	861%
Cigna	$2,662	1092%
UnitedHealthcare	$2,713	1113%
Multiplan-All Plans	$2,907	1193%

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 $2,261.
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 Massac 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.