CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, knee or other leg joint

Facility: Medical City Alliance

Billing Code: 73721 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73721
Insurance Median: $721
Cash Discount Price: $12,546
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.96x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, knee or other leg joint at Medical City Alliance is $721. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $12,546. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 2.96x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3101 North Tarrant Parkway, Fort Worth, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$12,546

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$721

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: $12,546 (5147%)

Insurance Median: $721 (296%)

Cash: $12,546 (5147% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $721 (296% 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 296% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 196%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Amerigroup	$209	86%
Cook Childrens Health Plan	$209	86%
Parkland Community Health Plan	$209	86%
United	$209 - $3,797	86%
Cigna	$219 - $2,342	90%
Aetna	$226 - $12,161	93%
Molina	$230 - $234	94%
Humana	$261 - $682	107%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$294 - $7,427	121%
Superior Health Plan	$585 - $1,171	240%
Healthcare Highways	$2,827 - $5,654	1160%
Healthsmart Preferred Care	$6,273 - $12,546	2573%
Independent Medical Systems	$8,364 - $16,728	3431%
National Healthcare Solutions	$8,364 - $16,728	3431%

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 $12,546.
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 Medical City Alliance 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.