MRI, knee or other leg joint
Facility: Kearny County Hospital
Billing Code: 73721 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 73721
- Insurance Median: $1,300
- Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.33x 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.
Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)
The negotiated rate at this facility is 533% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 433%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $1,300 | 533% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $1,300 | 533% |
| Wps Gha - Mac J5 Part A | $1,300 | 533% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the MRI of a knee or other leg joint at Kearny County Hospital in Lakin, Kansas, the facility's negotiated rate is $1,300, which matches the lowest and highest amounts paid by Blue Cross Blue Shield, UnitedHealthcare, and Wps Gha - Mac J5 Part A. While the median amount paid by these insurers is $1,300, the facility's cash median is not available in the current data. It is important to note that cash payments can sometimes be more cost-effective for patients with high-deductible plans if the insurance negotiated rate exceeds the cash price, so patients should always ask the hospital directly about "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts before scheduling.
This service is provided by a Critical Access Hospital owned by the local government, and the facility's location falls within the 67860 zip code. Although specific county or state average comparisons for this exact procedure are not included in the provided data, patients can use the Medicare benchmark of $243.77 as a baseline to understand the facility's pricing structure. Since Medicare rates represent the federal government's calculated cost baseline, comparing the $1,300 negotiated rate to this figure highlights the markup inherent in commercial insurance contracts. If you receive a bill, you should request an itemized statement to verify all charges, as over 80% of hospital bills contain errors such as double-billing or unbundled codes that can be disputed in writing.