CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, lower back (no contrast)

Facility: Anderson Regional Medical Center South Campus

Billing Code: 72148 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72148
Insurance Median: $388
Cash Discount Price: $478
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.59x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, lower back (no contrast) at Anderson Regional Medical Center South Campus is $388. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $478. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 1.59x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1102 Constitution Avenue, Meridian, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$478

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$388

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: $478 (196%)

Insurance Median: $388 (159%)

Cash: $478 (196% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $388 (159% 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
UnitedHealthcare	$215 - $1,079	88%
Magnolia Ms	$217 - $301	89%
Molina	$217 - $409	89%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$222 - $897	91%
Aetna	$226 - $777	93%
Ashley Furniture Stores	$388	159%
Crittenden County	$388	159%
Davidson Hospitality	$388	159%
Dunn Investment Company	$388	159%
First State Bank Trust	$388	159%
Gossett Motor Cars	$388	159%
Hattiesburg Clinic	$388	159%
Hospitality Management Advisors	$388	159%
Jas D Collier	$388	159%
Mechanical Systems	$388	159%
Mid-South Transport	$388	159%
Patterson Warehouses	$388	159%
Radians	$388	159%
Rei Nation	$388	159%
Retzer Resources	$388	159%
State Systems	$388	159%
W W Wood Products	$388	159%
Watkins Uiberall	$388	159%
Mpcn	$484	199%
Littler	$598	245%
Ppo Plus	$718	295%
Advanced Health Systems Inc.	$897	368%
Integrated Health Plan	$897	368%

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 $478.
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 Anderson Regional Medical Center South Campus 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.