CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, knee or other leg joint

Facility: Texas Orthopedic Hospital

Billing Code: 73721 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 73721
  • Insurance Median: $2,713
  • Cash Discount Price: $20,525
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.13x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, knee or other leg joint at Texas Orthopedic Hospital is $2,713. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $20,525. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 11.13x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7401 South Main Street, Houston, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$20,525

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$2,713

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: $20,525 (8420%)
Insurance Median: $2,713 (1113%)
Cash: $20,525 (8420% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $2,713 (1113% 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 1113% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1013%). 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
Texas Health Network $205 84%
Amerigroup $209 86%
Texas Childrens Health Plans $209 - $4,671 86%
Community Health Choice Mcd $211 87%
United $215 - $12,664 88%
Aetna $228 - $2,260 94%
Molina Healthcare $230 94%
Humana $261 - $2,974 107%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $466 - $9,849 191%
Superior Health Plan $774 - $1,688 318%
Cigna $1,740 - $2,241 714%
Texas Workforce Commission $3,098 - $6,754 1271%
Christus (Usfhp) $5,163 - $11,256 2118%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $5,551 - $23,920 2277%
Fidelis Securecare Of Tx $5,809 - $12,664 2383%
Coventry National First Health $6,880 - $14,999 2822%
Physicians Cooperative Of Texas $7,100 - $15,478 2913%
Rockport Workers Comp $7,100 - $15,478 2913%
Independent Medical System $7,745 - $16,885 3177%
National Healthcare Solutions $7,745 - $16,885 3177%
Southwest Medical $7,745 - $16,885 3177%
Coastal Comp $8,390 - $18,292 3442%
Multiplan $9,681 - $23,920 3971%
International Health Insurance $10,327 - $22,513 4236%
Physicians, Inc $10,972 - $23,920 4501%
Affiliated Ppo $11,617 - $25,327 4766%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 7401 South Main Street, Houston, TX 77030
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals