CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, lower back (no contrast)

Facility: Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers

Billing Code: 72148 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72148
Insurance Median: $2,873
Cash Discount Price: $1,264
vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.79x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, lower back (no contrast) at Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers is $2,873. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,264. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 11.79x the Medicare baseline. Located in 150 W High St, Morris, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,264

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,873

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: $1,264 (519%)

Insurance Median: $2,873 (1179%)

Cash: $1,264 (519% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,873 (1179% 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 1179% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1079%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash 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
Choicecare Hum Mcr Ppo	$256	105%
UnitedHealthcare	$256 - $4,045	105%
Aetna	$261 - $3,225	107%
Health Alliance Mcr Adv	$263	108%
Caterpillar - All Plans	$1,000	410%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$2,269 - $2,521	931%
Cigna	$2,317 - $3,940	950%
Capp Care Ppo-Oth	$2,521	1034%
Ambetter / Centene	$3,677	1508%
Choicecare Hum Othr - All Other Plans	$4,202	1724%
Multiplan - All Other Plans	$4,202	1724%
Multiplan Prime Ntwrk	$4,202	1724%
Health Alliance - All Other Plans	$4,465	1832%
Hfn All Plans - All Plans	$4,465	1832%

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 $1,264.
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 Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers 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.