CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, knee or other leg joint

Facility: Lincoln Hospital

Billing Code: 73721 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73721
Insurance Median: $1,772
Cash Discount Price: $1,999
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.27x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, knee or other leg joint at Lincoln Hospital is $1,772. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,999. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 7.27x the Medicare baseline. Located in 10 Nichols Street, Davenport, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,999

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,772

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: $1,999 (820%)

Insurance Median: $1,772 (727%)

Cash: $1,999 (820% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,772 (727% 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 727% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 627%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Labor & Industries - All Plans	$114	47%
Ambetter / Centene	$1,040	427%
Molina Hlthy Options	$1,040	427%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,040 - $1,955	427%
Amerigroup Mcaid - All Plans	$1,102	452%
Aetna	$1,244 - $2,110	510%
Indian Hlth Services - All Plans	$1,244	510%
Tricare	$1,244	510%
Va Ccn - All Plans	$1,244	510%
Cigna	$1,695	695%
Molina Exchange-All Other Plans	$1,766	724%
Focus Healthcare Mgmt - All Plans	$1,777	729%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,955	802%
Uniform Medical Plan-All Plans	$1,955	802%
First Health Coventry-All Plans	$1,977	811%
Health Management Network-All Plans	$1,999	820%
Three Rivers-All Plans	$1,999	820%
Asuris Nw Health-All Plans	$2,043	838%
Multiplan-All Plans	$2,110	866%
Physician Hosp Comm Org-All Plans	$2,110	866%
First Choice Health- All Plans	$2,154	884%

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 $1,999.
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 Lincoln Hospital 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.