CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, lower back (no contrast)

Facility: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute Hospital, Inc.

Billing Code: 72148 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72148
Insurance Median: $741
Cash Discount Price: $1,931
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.04x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, lower back (no contrast) at H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute Hospital, Inc. is $741. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,931. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 3.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 12902 Magnolia Dr, Tampa, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,931

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$741

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: $1,931 (792%)

Insurance Median: $741 (304%)

Cash: $1,931 (792% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $741 (304% 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 304% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 204%). 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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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
Simply	$52	21%
United Hc	$55 - $3,861	23%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$69 - $2,902	28%
Aetna	$70 - $2,124	29%
Devoted	$70 - $815	29%
Humana	$70 - $2,510	29%
Careplus	$73 - $778	30%
Baycare	$75 - $778	31%
Freedom Health	$77 - $132	32%
Health First	$77 - $2,124	32%
Optimum	$77 - $132	32%
Evolutions	$82 - $3,089	34%
Cigna	$86 - $2,317	35%
Avmed	$98 - $2,317	40%
Multiplan	$112 - $3,089	46%
Molina	$757	311%
Emerging Therapies	$2,317	950%
UnitedHealthcare	$2,317	950%
First Health	$2,896	1188%

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 $1,931.
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 H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute Hospital, Inc. 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.