CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, knee or other leg joint

Facility: Daviess Community Hospital

Billing Code: 73721 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73721
Insurance Median: $278
Cash Discount Price: $957
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.14x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, knee or other leg joint at Daviess Community Hospital is $278. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $957. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 1.14x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1314 E Walnut St, Washington, IN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$957

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$278

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: $957 (393%)

Insurance Median: $278 (114%)

Cash: $957 (393% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $278 (114% 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.

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	$60 - $2,576	25%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$60 - $1,956	25%
Encore Ppo-All Plans	$60 - $1,500	25%
Humana	$60 - $334	25%
UnitedHealthcare	$63 - $2,163	26%
St. Vincent Health - All Plans	$66 - $1,674	27%
Patoka Valley-All Plans	$79 - $1,288	32%
Mdwise Marketplace-All Plans	$116 - $475	48%
Caresource Mcaid-All Plans	$129 - $158	53%
Hoosier Healthwise Mcaid-All Plans	$129 - $158	53%
Siho-All Plans	$142 - $2,318	58%
Sagamore Valley-All Plans	$153 - $2,498	63%

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 $957.
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 Daviess Community 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.