CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, knee or other leg joint

Facility: Mercy Hospital Southeast

Billing Code: 73721 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 73721
  • Insurance Median: $1,280
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,995
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.25x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, knee or other leg joint at Mercy Hospital Southeast is $1,280. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,995. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 5.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1701 Lacey St, Cape Girardeau, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,995

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,280

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: $2,995 (1229%)
Insurance Median: $1,280 (525%)
Cash: $2,995 (1229% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,280 (525% 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 525% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 425%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Imagine 360 Contracted [320494] $153 63%
Medicaid / KanCare $206 - $806 85%
Aetna $227 - $3,441 93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $227 - $5,107 93%
Cross Timbers Hospice [20098] $227 93%
Dept Of Veteran Affairs Contracted [320106] $227 93%
Elara Caring Aspire Hospice Contracted [320433] $227 93%
Elara Caring Aspire Hospice [20433] $227 93%
Halo Hcr Inc Hospice Contracted [320432] $227 93%
Halo Hcr Inc Hospice [20432] $227 93%
Humana $227 - $4,570 93%
Kindful Hospice Contracted [320434] $227 93%
Kindful Hospice [20434] $227 93%
Medicare (plans) $227 - $239 93%
Mercy Hospice Okc [20252] $227 93%
Pace Of The Ozarks Contracted [320518] $227 93%
Tricare $227 93%
Ambetter / Centene $231 95%
American Health Advantage Of Mo Mcr Hmo Contracted [320264] $231 95%
Home State Health Plan Contracted [320187] $231 95%
Hope Trust Contracted [320488] $231 95%
UnitedHealthcare $231 - $1,559 95%
Provider Partners Health Plans Contracted [320450] $261 107%
Consociate Consolidated Health Contracted [320490] $318 - $511 130%
Auxiant Contracted [320462] $382 - $454 157%
Centivo Contracted [320505] $382 157%
Ebms Contracted [320493] $382 157%
Healthlink Contracted [320179] $382 - $4,193 157%
Mercy Benefit Admin Contracted [320251] $382 - $3,656 157%
Reflect Health Contracted [320492] $396 162%
Preferred Health Plan Contracted [320522] $405 166%
Cigna $845 347%
United Medical Resources Contracted [320454] $1,559 640%
First Health Contracted [320128] $2,458 - $3,441 1008%
Health Alliance Contracted [320164] $2,496 - $3,494 1024%
Aither Health Contracted [320449] $2,611 - $3,656 1071%
Edison Health Solutions Contracted [320502] $2,611 - $3,656 1071%
Mercy Benefit Admin [20251] $2,611 - $3,656 1071%
Yuzu Health Contracted [320521] $2,611 - $3,656 1071%
Workers Comp [20426] $2,880 - $4,301 1181%
Multiplan Contracted [320270] $3,072 - $4,301 1260%
Private Health Care Systems Contracted [320320] $3,072 - $4,301 1260%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1701 Lacey St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals