CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, lower back (no contrast)

Facility: Barrett Hospital & Healthcare

Billing Code: 72148 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72148
Insurance Median: $2,097
Cash Discount Price: $2,097
vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.60x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, lower back (no contrast) at Barrett Hospital & Healthcare is $2,097. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,097. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 8.60x the Medicare baseline. Located in 600 Mt Hwy 91 S, Dillon, MT.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,097

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,097

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: $2,097 (860%)

Insurance Median: $2,097 (860%)

Cash: $2,097 (860% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,097 (860% 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 860% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 760%). 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.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,183 - $2,207	485%
Humana	$1,302	534%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,346 - $2,030	552%
First Choice - All Plans	$1,986	815%
Montana Health Coop - All Plans	$1,986	815%
Allegiance - All Plans	$2,097	860%
Ebms - All Plans	$2,097	860%
Pacific Source - All Plans	$2,097	860%
Interwest Health Ppo - All Other Plans	$2,163	887%
Interwest Health Ppo Direct	$2,163	887%
Interwest Health Traditional	$2,207	905%

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 $2,097.
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 Barrett Hospital & Healthcare 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.