CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, knee or other leg joint

Facility: Providence St Lukes Rehabilitation Medical Center

Billing Code: 73721 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73721
Insurance Median: $283
Cash Discount Price: $955
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.16x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, knee or other leg joint at Providence St Lukes Rehabilitation Medical Center is $283. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $955. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 1.16x the Medicare baseline. Located in 711 S Cowley St, Spokane, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$955

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$283

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: $955 (392%)

Insurance Median: $283 (116%)

Cash: $955 (392% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $283 (116% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Aetna	$222 - $727	91%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$266 - $479	109%
UnitedHealthcare	$279	114%
Blue Shield	$287	118%
Community Health Plan	$292	120%

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 $955.
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 Providence St Lukes Rehabilitation Medical Center 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.