CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, knee or other leg joint

Facility: Sarah D Culbertson Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 73721 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73721
Insurance Median: $583
Cash Discount Price: $2,007
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.39x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, knee or other leg joint at Sarah D Culbertson Memorial Hospital is $583. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,007. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 2.39x the Medicare baseline. Located in 238 South Congress Street, Rushville, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,007

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$583

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: $2,007 (823%)

Insurance Median: $583 (239%)

Cash: $2,007 (823% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $583 (239% 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 239% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 139%). 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

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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	$61 - $3,430	25%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$61 - $3,735	25%
Meridian Hp Mcaid-All Plans	$61 - $788	25%
Molina Healthcare Mcaid	$61 - $788	25%
Molina Mmai-All Other Plans	$63 - $1,639	26%
UnitedHealthcare	$63 - $3,430	26%
Cigna	$75 - $2,816	31%
Multiplan/Phcs-All Plans	$188 - $3,430	77%
Humana	$279 - $1,639	114%
Healthlink-All Plans	$500 - $3,430	205%
Health Dynamics-All Plans	$518 - $3,430	212%
Beech Street-All Plans	$583 - $3,430	239%
Encompass-All Plans	$583 - $3,430	239%
Hfn Epo	$583 - $3,430	239%
Hfn Ppo Ip/Op Only-All Other Plans	$583 - $3,430	239%
Preferred Medical Claims Solution-All Plans	$583 - $3,430	239%
Three Rivers Provider Network-All Plans	$583 - $3,430	239%
Wexford Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$583 - $3,430	239%
Healthsmart-All Plans	$616 - $3,620	253%
Corvel-All Plans	$788	323%

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 $2,007.
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 Sarah D Culbertson 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.