CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, knee or other leg joint

Facility: Nkc Health

Billing Code: 73721 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73721
Insurance Median: $1,205
Cash Discount Price: $682
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.94x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, knee or other leg joint at Nkc Health is $1,205. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $682. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 4.94x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2800 Clay Edwards Drive, North Kansas City, MO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$682

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,205

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: $682 (280%)

Insurance Median: $1,205 (494%)

Cash: $682 (280% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,205 (494% 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 494% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 394%). 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
Ambetter / Centene	$212	87%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$233 - $3,163	96%
UnitedHealthcare	$239 - $645	98%
Humana	$245	101%
Occunet Network	$492 - $847	202%
Quiktrip	$535 - $2,820	219%
Centrus Health Direct	$538 - $1,104	221%
Wellfit	$538 - $1,528	221%
Oscar	$664 - $872	272%
Cigna	$841 - $2,209	345%
Centivo	$1,074 - $2,820	441%
Multiplan	$1,253 - $3,760	514%
Aetna	$1,464 - $3,845	601%

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 $682.
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 Nkc Health 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.