CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, knee or other leg joint

Facility: Glacial Ridge Hospital

Billing Code: 73721 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73721
Insurance Median: $993
Cash Discount Price: $1,622
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.07x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, knee or other leg joint at Glacial Ridge Hospital is $993. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,622. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 4.07x the Medicare baseline. Located in 10 4Th Avenue Southeast, Glenwood, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,622

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$993

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: $1,622 (665%)

Insurance Median: $993 (407%)

Cash: $1,622 (665% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $993 (407% 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 407% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 307%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$526 - $1,051	216%
Medica Mcaid	$748	307%
Triwest - All Plans	$888 - $963	364%
Medica Mcare Adv	$915 - $993	375%
Medica Msho	$915 - $993	375%
Preferred One Pic/Pas	$1,535	630%
Medica Comm - All Other Plans	$1,677 - $1,819	688%
Multiplan - All Plans	$2,151 - $2,333	882%
Preferred One Ppo - All Other Plans	$2,190 - $2,375	898%

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 $1,622.
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 Glacial Ridge 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.