CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, lower back (no contrast)

Facility: Colquitt Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 72148 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72148
Insurance Median: $3,589
Cash Discount Price: $3,589
vs. Medicare Baseline: 14.72x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, lower back (no contrast) at Colquitt Regional Medical Center is $3,589. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,589. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 14.72x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3131 South Main Street, Moultrie, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,589

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,589

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: $3,589 (1472%)

Insurance Median: $3,589 (1472%)

Cash: $3,589 (1472% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $3,589 (1472% 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 1472% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1372%). 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
Amerigroup	$69 - $3,808	28%
Medicare (plans)	$234	96%
Tricare	$234	96%
UnitedHealthcare	$234 - $3,351	96%
Ambetter / Centene	$304	125%
Alliant	$385	158%
Aetna	$3,589 - $3,808	1472%
Beech Street	$3,589 - $3,808	1472%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$3,589 - $3,808	1472%
Caresource	$3,589 - $3,808	1472%
Cigna	$3,589 - $3,808	1472%
First Health/Prev. Southcare	$3,589 - $3,808	1472%
Humana	$3,589 - $3,808	1472%
Integrated Health Plan-W/C	$3,589 - $3,808	1472%
Medicaid / KanCare	$3,589 - $3,808	1472%
Nova Net	$3,589 - $3,808	1472%
Nova Net-Worker'S Comp	$3,589 - $3,808	1472%
Peachstate	$3,589 - $3,808	1472%
Selfpay	$3,589 - $3,808	1472%
Three Rivers-Worker'S Comp	$3,589 - $3,808	1472%

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 $3,589.
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 Colquitt 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.