CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, knee or other leg joint

Facility: St David's Medical Center

Billing Code: 73721 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 73721
  • Insurance Median: $1,847
  • Cash Discount Price: $4,903
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.58x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, knee or other leg joint at St David's Medical Center is $1,847. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,903. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 7.58x the Medicare baseline. Located in 919 E 32Nd St, Austin, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$4,903

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,847

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: $4,903 (2011%)
Insurance Median: $1,847 (758%)
Cash: $4,903 (2011% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,847 (758% 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 758% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 658%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Superior Health Plan $142 - $1,667 58%
St David’S Hospice $209 86%
United $215 - $4,412 88%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $219 - $3,127 90%
Molina Healthcare $230 94%
Humana $261 107%
Sendero $261 107%
Aetna $263 - $2,974 108%
Amerigroup $360 148%
Imo Med - Select Network $853 - $2,941 350%
Texas Healthcare Foundation Heb $1,052 - $3,627 432%
Texas Workforce Commission $1,108 - $3,824 455%
Averde Health $1,279 - $4,412 525%
Comanche County $1,421 - $4,902 583%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $1,563 - $7,843 641%
Independent Medical Systems $1,563 - $5,392 641%
Physicians Cooperative Of Texas $1,563 - $5,392 641%
Prime Health $1,705 - $5,882 699%
First Health $1,790 - $7,049 734%
Coastal Comp Health Networks $1,847 - $6,373 758%
National Health Care $1,847 - $6,373 758%
Medcorp Southwest $2,132 - $7,353 875%
National Choicecare $2,452 - $4,902 1006%
Beech Street $2,558 - $8,824 1049%
Medical Control Network Solutions $2,558 - $8,824 1049%
Multiplan $2,558 - $8,824 1049%
Texas Municipal League $3,432 - $6,863 1408%
Rockport Healthcare Group $3,922 - $8,824 1609%
Bce Emergis Corporation $4,413 - $8,824 1810%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 919 E 32Nd St, Austin, TX 78705
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals