CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, knee or other leg joint

Facility: Singing River Health System

Billing Code: 73721 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73721
Insurance Median: $437
Cash Discount Price: $1,435
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.79x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, knee or other leg joint at Singing River Health System is $437. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,435. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 1.79x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2809 Denny Av, Pascagoula, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,435

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$437

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: $1,435 (589%)

Insurance Median: $437 (179%)

Cash: $1,435 (589% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $437 (179% 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
UnitedHealthcare	$213 - $1,165	87%
Aetna	$217 - $731	89%
Humana	$217 - $479	89%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$219 - $484	90%
Cigna	$221 - $488	91%
Shared Health	$223 - $493	91%
Wellcare	$223 - $493	91%
Singing River Health System Employees	$268	110%
Ambetter / Centene	$319 - $704	131%
Molina Healthcare Of Ms	$340 - $751	139%
First Choice	$372 - $822	153%
Mississippi Physicians Care Network	$383 - $845	157%
First Choice Preferred Pricing	$394 - $869	162%
90 Degree Benefits	$404 - $892	166%

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 $1,435.
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 Singing River Health System 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.