CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, knee or other leg joint

Facility: Memorial Hospital at Gulfport

Billing Code: 73721 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73721
Insurance Median: $1,036
Cash Discount Price: $3,088
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.25x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, knee or other leg joint at Memorial Hospital at Gulfport is $1,036. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,088. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 4.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4500 13Th Street, Gulfport, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,088

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,036

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: $3,088 (1267%)

Insurance Median: $1,036 (425%)

Cash: $3,088 (1267% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,036 (425% 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 425% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 325%). 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

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
UnitedHealthcare	$182 - $2,970	75%
Magnolia Health	$185 - $314	76%
Molina	$187 - $335	77%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$226 - $5,234	93%
Humana	$231 - $4,710	95%
Cigna	$270 - $3,925	111%
Sas Mhg	$342 - $3,991	140%
Aetna	$383	157%
Fox Everett	$408	167%
First Choice	$435 - $4,710	178%
Sas Non-Mhg	$435	178%
Mhg	$458	188%
Primewell	$502	206%
First Health	$1,643 - $4,710	674%
Mpcn	$1,712 - $4,907	702%

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 $3,088.
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 Memorial Hospital at Gulfport 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.