CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, lower back (no contrast)

Facility: Oak Valley Hospital District

Billing Code: 72148 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72148
Insurance Median: $1,284
Cash Discount Price: $1,661
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.27x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, lower back (no contrast) at Oak Valley Hospital District is $1,284. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,661. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 5.27x the Medicare baseline. Located in 350 S Oak Ave, Oakdale, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,661

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,284

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: $1,661 (681%)

Insurance Median: $1,284 (527%)

Cash: $1,661 (681% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,284 (527% 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 527% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 427%). 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

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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
Alignment Op Only Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$307	126%
Humana	$307	126%
Kaiser Mcr Adv Ip/Op Only	$307	126%
Scan Health Plan Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$313	128%
Imperial Health Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$338	139%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$390 - $1,993	160%
Healthnet Medi-Cal Ip/Op Only	$390	160%
Kaiser Medi-Cal Ip/Op Only	$390	160%
Medi-Cal Ip/Op Only	$390	160%
Hp Of San Joaquin Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$468	192%
Blue Shield Epn Ip/Op Only	$1,198	491%
Healthnet Comm Op Only Ip/Op Only-All Other Plans	$1,284	527%
Kaiser Comm Ip/Op Only-All Other Plans	$1,373	563%
Blue Shield/Bcout Ip/Op Only-All Other Plans	$1,461	599%
Cigna	$1,483	608%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,550	636%
Aetna	$1,884	773%

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 $1,661.
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 Oak Valley Hospital District 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.