CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, knee or other leg joint

Facility: Erlanger Medical Center

Billing Code: 73721 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 73721
  • Insurance Median: $249
  • Cash Discount Price: $330
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.02x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, knee or other leg joint at Erlanger Medical Center is $249. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $330. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 1.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 975 E 3Rd St, Chattanooga, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$330

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$249

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: $330 (135%)
Insurance Median: $249 (102%)
Cash: $330 (135% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $249 (102% 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
UnitedHealthcare $52 - $524 21%
Amerigroup $60 - $604 25%
Caresource $62 - $571 25%
Peach State Hlth Plan $62 - $443 25%
Cigna $67 - $1,230 27%
Bluecare $69 - $903 28%
Devoted Health $74 - $296 30%
Humana $82 - $800 34%
Atrio Health $89 - $313 37%
Point Comfort Underwriters $89 - $512 37%
Alexian $97 - $285 40%
Pruitthealth Premier $104 - $291 43%
Aetna $123 - $1,339 50%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $193 - $2,186 79%
Occunet $211 - $498 87%
Wellpoint $219 90%
Clover $222 - $285 91%
Upmc $222 - $285 91%
American Health $228 - $293 94%
Nhc $233 - $299 96%
Ambetter / Centene $277 - $356 114%
Medicare (plans) $285 117%
Simpra Advantage $313 128%
Caresource Ga $401 - $718 164%
Caresource Tn $401 - $718 164%
Olympus $427 - $2,050 175%
Alliant $455 - $2,050 187%
Caresource Nc $484 - $718 199%
Pnoa $498 - $625 204%
First Health $2,186 - $2,323 897%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 975 E 3Rd St, Chattanooga, TN 37403
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals