CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, knee or other leg joint

Facility: Yoakum Community Hospital

Billing Code: 73721 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 73721
  • Insurance Median: $1,704
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,448
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.99x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, knee or other leg joint at Yoakum Community Hospital is $1,704. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,448. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 6.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1200 Carl Ramert Drive, Yoakum, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,448

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,704

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: $1,448 (594%)
Insurance Median: $1,704 (699%)
Cash: $1,448 (594% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,704 (699% 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 699% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 599%). 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
Medicaid / KanCare $300 - $2,227 123%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $375 - $1,864 154%
Humana $913 375%
Medicare (plans) $913 375%
Prime Health Svcs Mcr Advantage $913 375%
Scott & White Mcare Advan $913 375%
Superior Mcr Advantage $913 375%
Triwest Va Ccn-All Plans $913 375%
Tx Independent Hp Mcr Advantage-All Plans $913 375%
UnitedHealthcare $913 - $1,782 375%
Superior Hix-All Other Plans $1,141 468%
Kempton Group Admin Ppo-All Plans $1,461 599%
Entrust - All Plans $1,552 637%
Amera-Net-All Plans $1,670 685%
Scott & White Ppo-All Other Plans $1,670 685%
Healthsmart Ppo-All Other Plans $1,737 713%
Blue Bell Creameries Emp-All Plans $1,782 731%
Cigna $1,782 731%
Americas Health Plan-All Plans $1,893 777%
Beech Street-All Plans $1,893 777%
Directcare America-All Plans $1,893 777%
Galaxy Ppo - All Plans $1,893 777%
Health Star Comm Ip/Op Only - All Plans $1,893 777%
Medcorp Southwest Ppo-All Plans $1,893 777%
Medical Control Ppo-All Plans $1,893 777%
Phcs Multiplan - All Plans $1,893 777%
Aetna $2,004 822%
Healthsmart Work Comp $2,004 822%
Prime Health Svcs Ppo-All Other Plans $2,004 822%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1200 Carl Ramert Drive, Yoakum, TX 77995
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals