CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, knee or other leg joint

Facility: Abbeville General Hospital

Billing Code: 73721 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 73721
  • Insurance Median: $3,188
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,771
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 13.08x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, knee or other leg joint at Abbeville General Hospital is $3,188. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,771. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 13.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in 118 N Hospital Dr, Abbeville, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,771

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$3,188

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: $2,771 (1137%)
Insurance Median: $3,188 (1308%)
Cash: $2,771 (1137% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $3,188 (1308% 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 1308% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1208%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $116 - $232 48%
Cigna $154 - $3,721 63%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $183 - $1,063 75%
Humana $194 - $5,626 80%
Aetna $213 - $5,251 87%
Healthy Blue $213 - $469 87%
People'S Health $213 - $469 87%
UnitedHealthcare $213 - $6,002 87%
Medicare (plans) $216 - $477 89%
Sierra Health And Life Insurance $216 - $477 89%
Sterling Life Insurance Company $216 - $477 89%
Med-Comp Usa Inc $442 181%
Vantage Health Plan $457 - $13,504 187%
Ppo Plus Professional $639 262%
Office Of Group Benefits $669 274%
Magellan Behavioral Health $1,168 - $2,335 479%
Self Pay $1,876 - $3,751 770%
Gilsbar Ppo $2,813 - $5,814 1154%
Ppo Plus $2,813 - $5,626 1154%
United Behavioral Health Inc $2,813 - $5,626 1154%
Verity Healthnet National $2,813 - $5,626 1154%
American Lifecare (Phcs) $2,907 - $6,002 1193%
Guardian Resources $3,001 - $6,002 1231%
Coventry Company $3,188 - $6,377 1308%
Galaxy Health Network $3,188 - $6,377 1308%
Usa Managed Care $3,188 - $6,377 1308%
Health Payors Organization $3,376 - $6,752 1385%
Miscellaneous Insurance $3,751 - $7,502 1539%
Wellcare Of Louisiana $3,751 - $7,502 1539%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 118 N Hospital Dr, Abbeville, LA 70510
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals