CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, knee or other leg joint

Facility: Tristar Ashland City Medical Center

Billing Code: 73721 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73721
Insurance Median: $796
Cash Discount Price: $11,152
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.27x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, knee or other leg joint at Tristar Ashland City Medical Center is $796. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $11,152. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 3.27x the Medicare baseline. Located in 313 North Main St, Ashland City, TN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$11,152

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$796

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: $11,152 (4575%)

Insurance Median: $796 (327%)

Cash: $11,152 (4575% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $796 (327% 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 327% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 227%). 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
Humana	$254 - $2,788	104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$292 - $2,000	120%
United	$314 - $5,019	129%
Aetna	$558 - $5,576	229%
Kentucky Labor Cabinet	$2,053	842%
Apex Health	$2,119	869%
Nhc Advantage, Inc.	$2,119	869%
Pruitt Health (Allyalign)	$2,119	869%
Amerigroup	$3,457	1418%
Cigna	$3,480	1428%
Bgfh Singlesource	$5,576 - $9,479	2287%
Multiplan	$6,134	2516%
Southern Health Partners	$6,691	2745%
Employers Health Network	$7,807	3203%
Beech Street	$10,260	4209%

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 $11,152.
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 Tristar Ashland City 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.