CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, knee or other leg joint

Facility: Slidell Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 73721 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73721
Insurance Median: $605
Cash Discount Price: $468
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.48x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, knee or other leg joint at Slidell Memorial Hospital is $605. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $468. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 2.48x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1001 Gause Blvd, Slidell, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$468

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$605

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: $468 (192%)

Insurance Median: $605 (248%)

Cash: $468 (192% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $605 (248% 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 248% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 148%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

Consult Patient Advocate

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

Input your details and click calculate to compare out-of-pocket costs.

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	$182 - $286	75%
Aetna	$221 - $1,390	91%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan)	$221 - $332	91%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$221 - $1,168	91%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp)	$221 - $332	91%
Humana	$221 - $692	91%
Medicare (plans)	$221 - $332	91%
Ochsner Health Plan	$221 - $332	91%
Tricare	$221 - $332	91%
UnitedHealthcare	$221 - $945	91%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana)	$346 - $692	142%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana)	$346 - $692	142%
Healthy Blue (Healthy Louisiana)	$350 - $699	144%
First Health Network	$1,134 - $2,268	465%
Healthcomp & Personify Health (Formerly Gilsbar)	$1,276 - $2,552	523%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care	$1,701 - $3,402	698%
Cigna	$1,882 - $2,823	772%
Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation (Lwcc)	$2,296 - $4,593	942%

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 $468.
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 Slidell Memorial 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.