CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, knee or other leg joint

Facility: Richland Parish Hospital-Delhi

Billing Code: 73721 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73721
Insurance Median: $719
Cash Discount Price: $1,070
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.95x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, knee or other leg joint at Richland Parish Hospital-Delhi is $719. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,070. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 2.95x the Medicare baseline. Located in 407 Cincinnati Street, Delhi, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,070

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$719

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: $1,070 (439%)

Insurance Median: $719 (295%)

Cash: $1,070 (439% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $719 (295% 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 295% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 195%). 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
Cigna	$48 - $650	20%
Aetna	$61 - $2,378	25%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$61 - $1,899	25%
Humana	$61 - $2,587	25%
Vantage Mcr Adv	$61 - $1,844	25%
UnitedHealthcare	$99 - $2,434	41%
Vantage Ppo	$108 - $2,891	44%
Vantage-All Other Plans	$108 - $2,739	44%
Multiplan-All Plans	$127 - $2,587	52%
Ppo Plus-All Plans	$174 - $2,130	71%
Galaxy Network-All Plans	$211 - $2,434	87%
Geha-All Plans	$211 - $2,130	87%
Amerihealth Caritas-All Plans	$248 - $2,378	102%
Healthy Blue Mcaid-All Plans	$248 - $2,378	102%
Verity Healthnet Exclusive	$2,282	936%
Verity Healthnet Standard-All Other Plans	$2,587	1061%

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 $1,070.
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 Richland Parish Hospital-Delhi 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.