CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, lower back (no contrast)

Facility: Kingman Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 72148 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72148
Insurance Median: $283
Cash Discount Price: $1,443
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.16x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, lower back (no contrast) at Kingman Regional Medical Center is $283. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,443. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 1.16x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3269 Stockton Hill Road, Kingman, AZ.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,443

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: $1,443 (592%)

Insurance Median: $283 (116%)

Cash: $1,443 (592% 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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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	$49 - $1,695	20%
Health Choice Generations	$68 - $255	28%
Hpn Sierra Nevada Mcr Adv	$68 - $255	28%
Medicare (plans)	$68 - $255	28%
Triwest - All Plans	$68 - $255	28%
Care 1St Mcr Adv-All Other Plans	$71 - $267	29%
Humana	$71 - $5,428	29%
Mercy Care Adv Snp-All Other Plans	$74 - $280	30%
Geo Group Chc Az State Prison-All Plans	$101 - $382	41%
Aetna	$105 - $4,889	43%
Health Plan Of Nevada-All Other Plans	$105 - $4,778	43%
Health Choice Hie Exchange	$115 - $6,339	47%
Multiplan-All Plans	$115 - $6,339	47%
Health Choice- All Other Plans	$169 - $637	69%
Apipa - Ahcccs-All Other Plans	$199 - $7,924	82%
Care 1St Mcaid	$199 - $8,320	82%
Health Choice Az	$199 - $7,924	82%
Mercy Care Ahcccs Ddd	$219 - $8,716	90%
Three Rivers-All Plans	$295 - $7,290	121%
America'S Choice Provider Network-All Plans	$305 - $7,528	125%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$317 - $4,517	130%
Az Foundation-All Plans	$321 - $7,924	132%
Mediversal-All Plans	$321 - $7,924	132%
One Health Plan-All Plans	$321 - $7,924	132%
Universal Health-All Plans	$321 - $7,924	132%
Cigna	$585 - $7,132	240%

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 $1,443.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 72148.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Kingman Regional Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 72148.
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.