CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, knee or other leg joint

Facility: Sanford Behavioral Health Center

Billing Code: 73721 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73721
Insurance Median: $2,017
Cash Discount Price: $2,560
vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.27x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, knee or other leg joint at Sanford Behavioral Health Center is $2,017. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,560. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 8.27x the Medicare baseline. Located in 120 Labree Avenue South, Thief River Falls, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,560

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,017

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: $2,560 (1050%)

Insurance Median: $2,017 (827%)

Cash: $2,560 (1050% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,017 (827% 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 827% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 727%). 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
Primewest	$254 - $1,344	104%
Ucare	$254 - $2,812	104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$578 - $1,318	237%
Sanford Health Plan Align	$1,216	499%
Aetna	$1,318 - $2,781	541%
Health Partners	$1,318 - $2,592	541%
Medicare (plans)	$1,318	541%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,318 - $2,672	541%
Sanford Health Plan	$1,715 - $2,017	704%
Security Health Plan	$1,760	722%
Medica	$2,813 - $3,027	1154%
Cigna	$2,880	1181%
First Choice Health Network	$2,880	1181%
Healthez	$2,880	1181%
Multiplan	$2,880	1181%

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 $2,560.
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 Sanford Behavioral Health Center 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.