CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, knee or other leg joint

Facility: Dallas Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 73721 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 73721
  • Insurance Median: $246
  • Cash Discount Price: $238
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.01x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, knee or other leg joint at Dallas Regional Medical Center is $246. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $238. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 1.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1011 North Galloway Avenue, Mesquite, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$238

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$246

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: $238 (98%)
Insurance Median: $246 (101%)
Cash: $238 (98% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $246 (101% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $209 - $897 86%
Cigna $209 - $246 86%
Medicaid / KanCare $209 - $1,015 86%
Superior Health Plan/Wellcare $209 - $777 86%
UnitedHealthcare $209 - $986 86%
Wellpoint Amerigroup $209 - $1,015 86%
Molina $221 - $1,076 91%
Careworks Fka (Rockport Community Network) Workercomp $227 93%
Aetna $239 - $358 98%
Care N Care Insurance Company $239 98%
Medicare (plans) $239 98%
Texas Bluebonnett Health Plan $239 - $394 98%
Tricare $239 98%
Usa Senior Care Network $239 98%
Wellmed $239 98%
Multiplan $250 103%
Provider Partners Health Plan $250 103%
Imperial Insurance Companies Mcr $253 104%
American Health Plan $262 107%
Hi Card $298 122%
Worker Compensation $310 - $477 127%
American Correction Healthcare $329 135%
Employee Direct Healthcare $334 137%
Total Plans Srvices $334 137%
Wellpath $346 142%
Corporate Remedies Workers Comp $358 147%
Naphcare -Prison $370 152%
Elap Services $394 162%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1011 North Galloway Avenue, Mesquite, TX 75149
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals