CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, knee or other leg joint

Facility: Byrd Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 73721 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 73721
  • Insurance Median: $3,161
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,605
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 12.97x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, knee or other leg joint at Byrd Regional Hospital is $3,161. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,605. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 12.97x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1020 Fertitta Blvd, Leesville, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,605

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$3,161

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: $1,605 (658%)
Insurance Median: $3,161 (1297%)
Cash: $1,605 (658% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $3,161 (1297% 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 1297% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1197%). 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
Aetna $169 - $5,348 69%
Coventry Healthcare Of La $169 - $3,193 69%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $404 166%
Amerihealth Caritas $695 - $757 285%
Correct Care Int Hth $695 - $757 285%
Healthy Blue $695 - $757 285%
La Healthcare Conn Mdcaid $695 - $757 285%
Medicaid / KanCare $695 - $757 285%
UnitedHealthcare $695 - $5,348 285%
Humana $764 - $833 313%
Self Pay $1,605 658%
Cigna $3,161 - $3,402 1297%
Verity Health $3,744 1536%
Us Dept Of Labor $4,814 1975%
Workers Comp $4,814 1975%
Aflac $5,348 2194%
American Health Advantage $5,348 2194%
Amfirst $5,348 2194%
Hospice Of Leesville $5,348 2194%
Industrial $5,348 2194%
Misc Comm $5,348 2194%
Mischmoppo $5,348 2194%
Mutual Of Omaha $5,348 2194%
Mva $5,348 2194%
Phcs Private Health $5,348 2194%
Physicans Mutual $5,348 2194%
State Farm Insurance $5,348 2194%
Sterling $5,348 2194%
Stonetrust $5,348 2194%
Tri Parish Rehab $5,348 2194%
United Teacher Asso $5,348 2194%
Web Tpa $5,348 2194%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1020 Fertitta Blvd, Leesville, LA 71446
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals