CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, knee or other leg joint

Facility: McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 73721 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73721
Insurance Median: $395
Cash Discount Price: $495
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.62x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, knee or other leg joint at McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital is $395. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $495. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 1.62x the Medicare baseline. Located in 110 North Poplar Street, Oxford, OH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$495

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$395

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: $495 (203%)

Insurance Median: $395 (162%)

Cash: $495 (203% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $395 (162% 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	$233 - $399	96%
Medical Mutual Of Ohio	$237	97%
Buckeye	$240 - $337	98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$291 - $715	119%
Oscar	$349	143%
UnitedHealthcare	$369	151%
Imagine Health	$558	229%
Custom Design Benefits	$572 - $598	235%
Medben	$637	261%

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 $495.
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 McCullough-Hyde Memorial 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.