CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, knee or other leg joint

Facility: Methodist Richardson Medical Center

Billing Code: 73721 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73721
Insurance Median: $312
Cash Discount Price: $2,439
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.28x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, knee or other leg joint at Methodist Richardson Medical Center is $312. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,439. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 1.28x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2831 E President George Bush Highway, Richardson, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,439

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$312

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: $2,439 (1001%)

Insurance Median: $312 (128%)

Cash: $2,439 (1001% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $312 (128% 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
UnitedHealthcare	$198 - $256	81%
Aetna	$240 - $388	98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$240 - $1,759	98%
Covid19 Hrsa Uninsured Testing And Treatment Fund [6005]	$240	98%
Medicare (plans)	$240 - $256	98%
Ust Health Proof [1005]	$240	98%
Wellcare [7016]	$240	98%
American Health Advantage Of Texas [7099]	$252	103%
Cigna	$252 - $443	103%
Globalhealth [1003]	$252	103%
Procare Advantage [7018]	$252	103%
Humana	$254	104%
Southwestern Health Resources Swhr [7015]	$254	104%
Provider Partners Health Plan [7025]	$259	106%
Coralvita [9216]	$288	118%
Alternative Service Concepts [8005]	$300	123%
Oscar Insurance Company [2057]	$312	128%
Bright Healthcare [2222]	$336	138%
Molina [3017]	$348	143%
Wellpoint Marketplace Exchange [3071]	$372	153%
90 Degree Benefit [3057]	$395	162%
Allied National [2031]	$395	162%
Entrust/90 Degree [2058]	$395	162%
Ambetter / Centene	$410	168%
Imperial Insurance Companies [3073]	$431	177%
Web Tpa [3049]	$443	182%
Evry Health [1013]	$479	196%
Sana Benefits [3069]	$479	196%
Velocity [3070]	$479	196%
Health Plans Inc [5017]	$599	246%
Medical Cost Containment Professionals [3059]	$599	246%
Dart Member Care [3039]	$647	265%
Healthscope Benefits [2052]	$647	265%
Healthscope Benefits [3063]	$647	265%
Friday Health Plan [2061]	$850	349%
Medicaid / KanCare	$855	351%

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 $2,439.
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 Methodist Richardson 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.