CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, lower back (no contrast)

Facility: Navicent Health Baldwin

Billing Code: 72148 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72148
Insurance Median: $236
Cash Discount Price: $1,124
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.97x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, lower back (no contrast) at Navicent Health Baldwin is $236. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,124. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 0.97x the Medicare baseline. Located in 821 North Cobb Street, Milledgeville, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,124

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$236

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: $1,124 (461%)

Insurance Median: $236 (97%)

Cash: $1,124 (461% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $236 (97% 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
Aetna	$66 - $1,865	27%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$66 - $1,685	27%
Georgia Health Advantage	$66 - $236	27%
Humana	$66 - $1,910	27%
UnitedHealthcare	$66 - $3,284	27%
Care Source	$67 - $240	27%
Clover	$67 - $240	27%
Eon Health	$67 - $240	27%
Pruitt Health	$69 - $236	28%
Alliant	$79 - $580	32%
Ambetter / Centene	$89 - $1,146	37%
Cigna	$156 - $1,730	64%
Securehealth	$221 - $1,099	91%
Multiplan	$1,461 - $1,798	599%
Novanet	$1,798	738%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$1,910	784%

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 $1,124.
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 Navicent Health Baldwin 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.