CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, knee or other leg joint

Facility: Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center

Billing Code: 73721 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73721
Insurance Median: $499
Cash Discount Price: $1,738
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.05x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, knee or other leg joint at Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center is $499. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,738. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 2.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1 Medical Center Dr Po Box 139, Supply, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,738

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$499

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: $1,738 (713%)

Insurance Median: $499 (205%)

Cash: $1,738 (713% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $499 (205% 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 205% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 105%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$256 - $2,161	105%
Humana	$256 - $2,988	105%
Pace Of The Southern Piedmont	$256	105%
UnitedHealthcare	$256 - $2,130	105%
New Hanover Health Advantage	$261	107%
Aetna	$262 - $2,954	107%
Cigna	$264 - $1,929	108%
Liberty Health	$269	110%
Carolina Complete	$489	201%
Nc Department Of Public Safety	$489 - $512	201%
Amerihealth	$499	205%
Wellcare	$499	205%
Ambetter / Centene	$576	236%
Caresource North Carolina	$1,390	570%
Atlantic Corporation Dba Atlantic Packaging	$1,876	770%
Amps	$1,911	784%
Plotkin Health	$2,085	855%
Medcost	$2,617 - $2,916	1074%
Transformhealth	$2,780	1140%
Multiplan	$3,128	1283%
Phcs	$3,128	1283%
Employers Choice Network	$3,371	1383%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$3,371	1383%

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 $1,738.
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 Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center 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.