CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, lower back (no contrast)

Facility: Unity Physicians Hospital

Billing Code: 72148 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72148
Insurance Median: $205
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.84x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, lower back (no contrast) at Unity Physicians Hospital is $205. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 0.84x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4455 Edison Lakes Pkwy, Mishawaka, IN.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$205

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%)

Insurance Median: $205 (84%)

Ins. Median: $205 (84% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$117 - $205	48%
Medicaid / KanCare	$117	48%
Mhs Hoosier Care Connect	$117	48%
Aarp Supplemental	$205	84%
Aetna	$205	84%
Cigna	$205	84%
Department Of Va	$205	84%
Medicare (plans)	$205	84%
Mhs Healthy Indiana Plan	$205	84%
Railroad Retirement	$205	84%
UnitedHealthcare	$205	84%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$246	101%
Humana	$287	118%
Encore	$369	151%
Provider Network Of America	$410	168%
Nalc	$711	292%
Sagamore Health Network	$711	292%
Multiplan	$770	316%
Multiplan Wc	$948	389%

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 $X.
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 Unity Physicians Hospital 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.