CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, knee or other leg joint

Facility: Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin

Billing Code: 73721 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 73721
  • Insurance Median: $3,872
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,517
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 15.88x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, knee or other leg joint at Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin is $3,872. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,517. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 15.88x the Medicare baseline. Located in 9000 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,517

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$3,872

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: $2,517 (1033%)
Insurance Median: $3,872 (1588%)
Cash: $2,517 (1033% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $3,872 (1588% 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 1588% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1488%). 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
Froedtert Health $3,203 - $3,890 1314%
Medical College Of Wisconsin $3,203 1314%
Network Health Plan $3,258 1337%
UnitedHealthcare $3,364 - $3,483 1380%
Aspirus Health Plan $3,432 1408%
Common Ground Healthcare Cooperative $3,432 - $3,890 1408%
Trilogy Health Solutions $3,432 - $3,890 1408%
Wps Health Plan $3,478 - $4,119 1427%
Advocate Aurora Healthcare $3,524 1446%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3,569 - $4,347 1464%
Centivo $3,569 1464%
Health Partners $3,569 - $4,027 1464%
Employer Health Care Alliance Cooperative $3,592 1474%
Dean Health Plan $3,661 1502%
Group Health Cooperative Of Eau Claire $3,661 1502%
Oan Llc $3,661 1502%
Security Health Plan $3,798 1558%
Health Payment Systems $3,872 1588%
Praire States $3,890 1596%
Quartz Health Insurance $3,890 1596%
Sheboygan Employer'S Health Network $3,890 1596%
Mayo Clinic Health Solutions $3,981 1633%
Aetna $4,027 - $4,073 1652%
Bellin Thedacare $4,119 1690%
Cigna $4,119 1690%
Group Health Cooperative Of South Central Wisconsin $4,119 1690%
Prevea Health Network $4,119 1690%
Multiplan $4,164 - $4,347 1708%
Coventry Health Care $4,347 1783%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 9000 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53226
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Childrens