CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, lower back (no contrast)

Facility: Memorial Hospital at Gulfport

Billing Code: 72148 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72148
Insurance Median: $750
Cash Discount Price: $2,884
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.08x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, lower back (no contrast) at Memorial Hospital at Gulfport is $750. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,884. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 3.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4500 13Th Street, Gulfport, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,884

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$750

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: $2,884 (1183%)

Insurance Median: $750 (308%)

Cash: $2,884 (1183% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $750 (308% 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 308% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 208%). 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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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
UnitedHealthcare	$182 - $3,060	75%
Magnolia Health	$185 - $314	76%
Molina	$187 - $335	77%
Sas Mhg	$225 - $4,111	92%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$226 - $5,392	93%
Humana	$231 - $4,853	95%
Cigna	$252 - $4,044	103%
Aetna	$383	157%
Fox Everett	$408	167%
First Choice	$435 - $4,853	178%
Sas Non-Mhg	$435	178%
Mhg	$458	188%
Primewell	$502	206%
First Health	$1,080 - $4,853	443%
Mpcn	$1,125 - $5,055	462%

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 $2,884.
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 Memorial Hospital at Gulfport 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.