CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, knee or other leg joint

Facility: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

Billing Code: 73721 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 73721
  • Insurance Median: $276
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,136
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.13x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, knee or other leg joint at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is $276. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,136. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 1.13x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3333 Burnet Avenue, Cincinnati, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,136

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$276

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: $1,136 (466%)
Insurance Median: $276 (113%)
Cash: $1,136 (466% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $276 (113% 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.

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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 $39 - $3,920 16%
Humana $41 - $1,032 17%
Passport_Ky $41 - $1,073 17%
United_Health_Care_Ky $41 - $1,089 17%
Wellcare_Ky $41 - $1,085 17%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $42 - $4,056 17%
Mhs_In $44 - $168 18%
Caresource_In $45 - $177 18%
Caresource_Oh $107 - $381 44%
Amerihealth_Caritas_Oh $110 - $412 45%
Molina_Oh $112 - $419 46%
Buckeye_Oh $117 - $438 48%
United_Health_Care_Oh $127 - $402 52%
Caresource_Oh_Insurance $158 - $1,980 65%
Medical_Mutual_Of_Ohio_Insurance $177 - $3,920 73%
Parkview_Signature_Care_Insurance $202 - $3,218 83%
Point_Comfort_Insurance $214 - $2,682 88%
Margaret_Mary_Health_Insurance $219 - $3,218 90%
United_Health_Care_Insurance $251 - $3,697 103%
Beechstreet_Insurance $266 - $4,043 109%
Cigna $266 - $3,920 109%
Health_Ohio_Network_Insurance $300 - $3,920 123%
Custom_Design_Benefits_Insurance $314 - $3,920 129%
Health_Smart_Preferred_Insurance $314 - $3,920 129%
Medical_Benefit_Administrators_Insurance $314 - $3,920 129%
Ohio_Health_Choice_Insurance $314 - $3,920 129%
Private_Health_Care_Systems_Insurance $317 - $3,961 130%
First_Health_Group_Insurance $323 - $4,043 133%
Health_Link_Insurance $323 - $4,043 133%
Evolutions_Health_Care_Systems $330 - $4,126 135%
Galaxy_Health_Insurance $330 - $4,126 135%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3333 Burnet Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45229
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Childrens