CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, lower back (no contrast)

Facility: Mary Lanning Healthcare

Billing Code: 72148 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72148
  • Insurance Median: $3,549
  • Cash Discount Price: $3,871
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 14.56x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, lower back (no contrast) at Mary Lanning Healthcare is $3,549. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,871. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 14.56x the Medicare baseline. Located in 715 N St Joseph Ave, Hastings, NE.
Cash / Self-Pay
$3,871

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$3,549

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: $3,871 (1588%)
Insurance Median: $3,549 (1456%)
Cash: $3,871 (1588% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $3,549 (1456% 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 1456% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1356%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Tricare $233 96%
Aetna $248 - $3,785 102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $248 - $4,301 102%
Medica Mcr Adv $248 102%
Ne Total Care Mcr Adv $248 102%
UnitedHealthcare $248 - $4,086 102%
Va Ccn - All Plans $248 102%
Ambetter / Centene $1,115 457%
Nhn/Mna-All Plans $3,484 1429%
Consociate Inc-All Plans $3,613 1482%
Medica-All Other Plans $3,742 1535%
Midlands Choice-All Plans $3,871 1588%
Provider Network Of America-All Plans $3,871 1588%
Multiplan-All Plans $4,086 1676%
Workers Compensation-All Plans $4,215 1729%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 715 N St Joseph Ave, Hastings, NE 68901
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals