CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, knee or other leg joint

Facility: Memorial Medical Center

Billing Code: 73721 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 73721
  • Insurance Median: $771
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,067
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.16x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, knee or other leg joint at Memorial Medical Center is $771. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,067. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 3.16x the Medicare baseline. Located in 701 N Virginia St, Port Lavaca, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,067

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$771

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: $1,067 (438%)
Insurance Median: $771 (316%)
Cash: $1,067 (438% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $771 (316% 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 316% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 216%). 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
Triwest Va Pccc-All Plans $60 - $771 25%
Amerigroup Mcr Adv-All Other Plans $62 - $787 25%
Care Improvement Plus - All Other Plans $62 - $787 25%
Care Improvement Plus Mcr $62 - $794 25%
Superior Allwell Mcr Adv-All Other Plans $62 - $787 25%
UnitedHealthcare $62 - $2,247 25%
Universal American Mcr-All Other Plans $62 - $787 25%
Universal American Snp $65 - $826 27%
Ambetter / Centene $77 - $944 32%
Coventry First Hlth Hmo Ppo-All Other Plans $77 - $2,247 32%
Coventry First Hlth Mcr Adv $77 - $787 32%
Galaxy Health Network-All Plans $90 - $2,388 37%
Capstar Health Network-All Plans $95 - $2,247 39%
Cigna $95 - $2,107 39%
Healthcare Highways-All Plans $156 - $2,247 64%
Prime Healthcare Services-All Plans $168 - $1,966 69%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $180 - $917 74%
Humana $192 - $2,247 79%
Corvel Work Comp-All Plans $204 - $2,388 84%
Independent Med Sys Ppo-All Plans $204 - $2,388 84%
Multiplan Mcr Adv $204 - $787 84%
Multiplan Phcs Ppo-All Other Plans $204 - $2,388 84%
Provider Select Ppo-All Plans $204 - $2,388 84%
Three Rivers Ppo-All Plans $204 - $2,388 84%
Usa Mso - All Plans $204 - $2,388 84%
Amerigroup Chip $240 - $1,348 98%
Amerigroup Star $240 - $1,348 98%
Amerigroup Star Kids $240 - $1,348 98%
Amerigroup Star Plus $240 - $1,348 98%
Comm Health Chip $240 - $1,348 98%
Comm Health Perinatal-All Other Plans $240 - $1,348 98%
Molina Chip/Star-All Plans $240 - $1,348 98%
Scott & White Chip/Star-All Plans $240 - $1,348 98%
Superior Chip/Star $240 - $1,348 98%
Texas Childrens Hp - All Plans $240 - $1,348 98%
Comm Health Mcaid Hmo $252 - $1,416 103%
Comm Health Star $252 - $1,416 103%
Aetna $2,247 922%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 701 N Virginia St, Port Lavaca, TX 77979
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals