CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, knee or other leg joint

Facility: Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport-St Mary Medical Cent

Billing Code: 73721 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73721
Insurance Median: $569
Cash Discount Price: $412
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.33x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, knee or other leg joint at Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport-St Mary Medical Cent is $569. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $412. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 2.33x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1 St Mary Place, Shreveport, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$412

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$569

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: $412 (169%)

Insurance Median: $569 (233%)

Cash: $412 (169% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $569 (233% 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 233% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 133%). 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

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

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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
Humana	$215 - $594	88%
(Healthy Louisiana) And Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp)	$223 - $334	91%
Aetna	$223 - $1,557	91%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$223 - $1,189	91%
Medicare (plans)	$223 - $334	91%
UnitedHealthcare	$223 - $2,316	91%
Vantage Health Plan - Commercial	$245 - $368	101%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana)	$297 - $594	122%
Healthy Blue (Formerly Amerigroup Louisiana Inc.)	$297 - $594	122%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana)	$297 - $594	122%
Zelis	$387 - $580	159%
Verity Health Network – Lsu First Choice	$481 - $962	197%
Healthcomp Ppo (Formerly Gilsbar 360	$557 - $836	228%
Multiplan/Phcs/American Lifecare	$1,031 - $2,062	423%
First Health Network	$1,038 - $1,557	426%
Cigna	$1,055 - $1,582	433%

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 $412.
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 Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport-St Mary Medical Cent 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.