CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, lower back (no contrast)

Facility: Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital

Billing Code: 72148 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72148
Insurance Median: $275
Cash Discount Price: $283
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.13x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, lower back (no contrast) at Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital is $275. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $283. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 1.13x the Medicare baseline. Located in 559 West Germantown Pike, East Norriton, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$283

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$275

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: $283 (116%)

Insurance Median: $275 (113%)

Cash: $283 (116% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $275 (113% 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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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
Humana	$239	98%
United	$244 - $502	100%
Cigna	$249 - $454	102%
Highmark	$251	103%
Upmc	$251 - $445	103%
Geisinger	$253 - $975	104%
Advantra	$254	104%
Aetna	$254 - $1,768	104%
Wellcare	$263	108%
Ibc	$335 - $1,088	137%

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 $283.
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 Jefferson Einstein Montgomery 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.