CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, knee or other leg joint

Facility: Pioneer Medical Center

Billing Code: 73721 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73721
Insurance Median: $2,221
Cash Discount Price: $1,870
vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.11x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, knee or other leg joint at Pioneer Medical Center is $2,221. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,870. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 9.11x the Medicare baseline. Located in 301 W 7Th Ave, Big Timber, MT.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,870

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,221

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: $1,870 (767%)

Insurance Median: $2,221 (911%)

Cash: $1,870 (767% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,221 (911% 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 911% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 811%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

Consult Patient Advocate

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

Input your details and click calculate to compare out-of-pocket costs.

Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
UnitedHealthcare	$1,052 - $2,221	432%
Humana	$1,052 - $2,151	432%
Health Info Net McR Adv	$1,052	432%
Triwest VA Pccc-All Plans	$1,052	432%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,052 - $1,941	432%
Healtnet Federal-All Plans	$1,052	432%
Rocky Mountain Health Network-All Plans	$1,637	672%
Allegiance Provider-All Plans	$1,987	815%
Mountain Health Co-Op Hpn	$2,057	844%
Community Health Ntwk-All Plans	$2,221	911%
6 Degrees Health-All Plans	$2,221	911%
Fedmed Network-All Plans	$2,221	911%
Pacific Source-All Plans	$2,221	911%
Interwest PPO	$2,221	911%
Americas Choice-All Plans	$2,221	911%
First Choice Big Sky-All Plans	$2,221	911%
Pacific Steel & Recycling-All Plans	$2,221	911%
City of Billings-All Plans	$2,221	911%
Three Rivers-All Plans	$2,221	911%
Mountain Health Co-Op-All Other Plans	$2,221	911%
Ebms Select Care Network-All Plans	$2,221	911%
First Health-All Plans	$2,221	911%
Health Info Net Peak/Equity	$2,268	930%
Health Info Net Standard-All Other Plans	$2,268	930%
Mountain Health Co-Op Ppo/Pos	$2,291	940%
Interwest Health Traditional-All Other Plans	$2,338	959%

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 $1,870.
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 Pioneer 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.