CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, lower back (no contrast)

Facility: Temple Health - Chestnut Hill Hospital

Billing Code: 72148 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72148
Insurance Median: $301
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.23x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, lower back (no contrast) at Temple Health - Chestnut Hill Hospital is $301. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 1.23x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8835 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$301

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%)

Insurance Median: $301 (123%)

Ins. Median: $301 (123% 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
Cigna	$180 - $255	74%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$245 - $2,842	101%
Point Comfort	$245	101%
UnitedHealthcare	$245 - $1,984	101%
Innovage	$250	103%
Keystone First	$250 - $3,230	103%
Vibra	$250	103%
Humana	$252	103%
Geisinger	$255 - $8,606	105%
Gateway Health Plan	$257	105%
Health Partners Plans	$257 - $320	105%
Pennsylvania Health And Wellness	$257 - $453	105%
Upmc Health Plan	$257 - $512	105%
Aetna	$265 - $9,504	109%
Sunrise	$270	111%
Elder Health	$294	121%
Naphcare	$368	151%
Occunet	$404	166%
Devon Health	$10,235	4199%

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 $X.
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 Temple Health - Chestnut Hill Hospital 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.