CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, lower back (no contrast)

Facility: Weatherford Regional Hospital, Inc of Weatherford

Billing Code: 72148 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72148
Insurance Median: $494
Cash Discount Price: $1,073
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.03x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, lower back (no contrast) at Weatherford Regional Hospital, Inc of Weatherford is $494. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,073. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 2.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3701 E Main, Weatherford, OK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,073

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$494

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: $1,073 (440%)

Insurance Median: $494 (203%)

Cash: $1,073 (440% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $494 (203% 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 203% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 103%). 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

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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	$301 - $494	123%
Va Ccn-All Plans	$483	198%
Ok Complete Hlth Comm-All Other Plans	$628	258%
Medica Commercial-All Plans	$652	267%
Cigna	$1,274	523%
Aetna	$1,341	550%
Humana	$1,341	550%
Ok Complete Hlth Mcaid	$1,341	550%

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 $1,073.
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 Weatherford Regional Hospital, Inc of Weatherford 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.