MRI, knee or other leg joint
Facility: Labette Health
Billing Code: 73721 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 73721
- Insurance Median: $442
- Cash Discount Price: $1,872
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.81x Medicare
Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.
Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.
Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.
Visual Cost Comparison vs. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Medicaid / KanCare | $132 - $1,533 | 54% |
| Healthy Blue | $134 - $238 | 55% |
| Wellcare | $224 | 92% |
| Humana | $224 | 92% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $224 - $2,964 | 92% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $224 - $553 | 92% |
| Kansas Superior Select | $230 | 94% |
| Ambetter / Centene | $257 - $852 | 105% |
| Uhccp | $377 - $442 | 155% |
| Montgomery County | $409 - $1,124 | 168% |
| Multiplan | $1,651 - $2,896 | 677% |
| Choicecare (First Health Network) | $1,748 - $3,066 | 717% |
| Health Partners Of Kansas, Inc | $1,748 - $3,066 | 717% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the MRI of a knee or other leg joint at Labette Health in Parsons, KS, the facility's cash price of $1,872 is significantly lower than the gross chargemaster rate of $2,675. While the facility is government-owned and lists a facility rating of 3, patients should be aware that commercial insurance negotiated rates often exceed cash prices due to administrative overhead and contract structures. For instance, UnitedHealthcare's high-end negotiated rate reaches $2,964, and Multiplan's rate is $2,896, both surpassing the cash price. This dynamic suggests that for patients with high-deductible plans or those without insurance, paying the cash price directly may result in lower out-of-pocket costs compared to having insurance process the claim, provided the patient understands their specific plan's allowed amount.
To ensure you are receiving the best possible rate, it is crucial to request a prompt-pay discount before scheduling your visit, as hospitals often offer 20% to 50% reductions for upfront payment. Additionally, if you are using insurance, be vigilant about balance billing, which occurs when a provider bills you for the difference between their full rate and what your insurer pays, particularly for out-of-network ancillary services like lab work. Since over 80% of hospital bills contain errors, always demand a full itemized CPT-coded statement rather than accepting a summary bill, and dispute any unexpected charges in writing to protect your rights under the No Surprises Act.