CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, knee or other leg joint

Facility: Medstar Good Samaritan Hospital

Billing Code: 73721 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73721
Insurance Median: $624
Cash Discount Price: $612
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.56x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, knee or other leg joint at Medstar Good Samaritan Hospital is $624. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $612. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 2.56x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5601 Loch Raven Boulevard, Baltimore, MD.

Cash / Self-Pay

$612

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$624

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: $612 (251%)

Insurance Median: $624 (256%)

Cash: $612 (251% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $624 (256% 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 256% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 156%). 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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Your Coinsurance 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
Aetna	$250 - $1,565	103%
Amerigroup	$250 - $1,565	103%
Amerihealth Caritas District Of Columbia	$250 - $1,565	103%
Carefirst Advantage Inc	$250 - $1,565	103%
Carefirst Blue Choice Inc	$250 - $1,565	103%
Cigna	$250 - $1,565	103%
First Health	$250 - $1,565	103%
Hscsn	$250 - $1,565	103%
Humana	$250 - $1,565	103%
Kaiser Permanente	$250 - $1,565	103%
Magellan Behavioral Health Inc	$250 - $1,565	103%
Mamsi	$250 - $1,565	103%
Medstar Family Choice	$250 - $1,565	103%
Medstar Family Choice Inc	$250 - $1,565	103%
Ncppo Healthlink Ppo	$250 - $1,565	103%
Pfc	$250 - $1,565	103%
Private Healthcare Systems (Phcs)	$250 - $1,565	103%
Tricare	$250 - $1,565	103%
United Behavioral Health Inc	$250 - $1,565	103%
UnitedHealthcare	$250 - $1,565	103%

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 $612.
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 Medstar Good Samaritan 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.