CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, knee or other leg joint

Facility: Liberty Hospital

Billing Code: 73721 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73721
Insurance Median: $346
Cash Discount Price: $780
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.42x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, knee or other leg joint at Liberty Hospital is $346. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $780. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 1.42x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2525 Glenn Hendren Dr, Liberty, MO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$780

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$346

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: $780 (320%)

Insurance Median: $346 (142%)

Cash: $780 (320% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $346 (142% 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.

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	$67 - $2,187	27%
Aetna	$217 - $2,238	89%
Cigna	$217	89%
UnitedHealthcare	$217 - $359	89%
Medicare (plans)	$220 - $239	90%
Humana	$222	91%
Healthy Blue	$233	96%
Ambetter / Centene	$276	113%
Home State Health	$319	131%
Fox Everett	$1,659	681%
Phcs	$2,074	851%
Multiplan	$2,295	941%

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 $780.
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 Liberty 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.