CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, knee or other leg joint

Facility: Hillcrest Medical Center

Billing Code: 73721 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73721
Insurance Median: $2,206
Cash Discount Price: $2,143
vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.05x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, knee or other leg joint at Hillcrest Medical Center is $2,206. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,143. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 9.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1120 South Utica Avenue, Tulsa, OK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,143

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,206

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: $2,143 (879%)

Insurance Median: $2,206 (905%)

Cash: $2,143 (879% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,206 (905% 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 905% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 805%). 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

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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
Black Lung [6055]	$1,429 - $2,143	586%
Healthcare Highways [2210]	$1,429 - $3,309	586%
Hooray Health [8000]	$1,429 - $2,143	586%
Lucent Health [6000]	$1,429 - $2,143	586%
Oncology Patient Assistance Programs [2295]	$1,429 - $2,143	586%
Oscar Insurance Company [7005]	$1,429 - $2,143	586%
Osma Health Network [2345]	$1,429 - $2,143	586%
Healthscope Benefits [2290]	$1,816 - $2,724	745%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,816 - $2,724	745%
Resource One Administrators [2815]	$2,206 - $3,309	905%
Web Tpa [2115]	$2,206 - $3,309	905%
The Kempton Group Administrators [2905]	$2,572 - $3,858	1055%
Medica [2910]	$3,246 - $4,869	1332%
Multiplan [1680]	$3,246 - $4,869	1332%
Pending Ssi [1616]	$5,715 - $8,572	2344%

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 $2,143.
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 Hillcrest 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.