CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, knee or other leg joint

Facility: Meadville Medical Center

Billing Code: 73721 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73721
Insurance Median: $331
Cash Discount Price: $1,420
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.36x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, knee or other leg joint at Meadville Medical Center is $331. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,420. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 1.36x the Medicare baseline. Located in 751 Liberty Street, Meadville, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,420

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$331

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: $1,420 (583%)

Insurance Median: $331 (136%)

Cash: $1,420 (583% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $331 (136% 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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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	$249 - $747	102%
Allwell Pa Health & Wellness	$249	102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$249 - $767	102%
Cigna	$249	102%
Humana	$249	102%
UnitedHealthcare	$249 - $651	102%
Upmc	$249	102%
Geisinger	$254 - $331	104%
Amerihealth	$331	136%
Health Partners	$331	136%

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 $1,420.
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 Meadville 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.