CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, knee or other leg joint

Facility: Highlands Arh Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 73721 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73721
Insurance Median: $1,700
Cash Discount Price: $5,276
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.97x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, knee or other leg joint at Highlands Arh Regional Medical Center is $1,700. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $5,276. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 6.97x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5000 Kentucky Route 321, Prestonsburg, KY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$5,276

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,700

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: $5,276 (2164%)

Insurance Median: $1,700 (697%)

Cash: $5,276 (2164% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,700 (697% 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 697% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 597%). 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	$130 - $3,400	53%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$180 - $3,400	74%
Humana	$180 - $3,502	74%
UnitedHealthcare	$180 - $5,217	74%
Wellcare Of Kentucky	$180	74%
Passport Molina	$1,734 - $3,468	711%
Caresoure Kentucky	$3,517 - $7,034	1443%

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 $5,276.
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 Highlands Arh Regional Medical Center 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.