CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, knee or other leg joint

Facility: Glens Falls Hospital

Billing Code: 73721 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73721
Insurance Median: $234
Cash Discount Price: $387
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.96x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, knee or other leg joint at Glens Falls Hospital is $234. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $387. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 0.96x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 Park Street, Glens Falls, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$387

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$234

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: $387 (159%)

Insurance Median: $234 (96%)

Cash: $387 (159% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $234 (96% 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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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
Aetna	$68 - $615	28%
Cdphp	$130 - $1,206	53%
Medicare (plans)	$144 - $192	59%
UnitedHealthcare	$144 - $988	59%
Cigna	$150 - $520	62%
Mvp	$150 - $1,126	62%
Emblem Health Ghi	$163 - $192	67%
Tricare	$183 - $192	75%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$192 - $755	79%
Blue Shield	$192 - $655	79%
Fidelis	$192 - $1,206	79%
Mvp Commercial	$196 - $554	80%
Blue Shield Highmark	$281 - $640	115%
Medicaid / KanCare	$330	135%
Hamaspik	$755	310%
Nascentia Health Options	$755	310%
Magnacare	$872	358%
Emblem	$930	382%
Empire Plan Nyship	$988	405%
Multiplan	$988	405%

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 $387.
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 Glens Falls 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.