CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, lower back (no contrast)

Facility: Olympic Medical Center

Billing Code: 72148 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72148
Insurance Median: $2,013
Cash Discount Price: $2,013
vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.26x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, lower back (no contrast) at Olympic Medical Center is $2,013. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,013. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 8.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in 939 Caroline St, Port Angeles, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,013

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,013

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: $2,013 (826%)

Insurance Median: $2,013 (826%)

Cash: $2,013 (826% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,013 (826% 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 826% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 726%). 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
Coordinated Care	$245	101%
Molina	$245 - $315	101%
Community Health Plan Of Washington	$257 - $2,013	105%
Regence	$257 - $2,516	105%
Wellcare	$257	105%
Wellpoint (Formerly Amerigroup)	$257	105%
UnitedHealthcare	$268 - $2,516	110%
Regence Uniform	$1,406	577%
Ambetter / Centene	$2,264 - $2,390	929%
Cigna	$2,451	1005%
Aetna	$2,516	1032%
First Choice Network	$2,516	1032%
Gmr/Caldera Care	$2,516	1032%
Hma	$2,516	1032%
Lifewise	$2,516	1032%
Premera	$2,516	1032%

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 $2,013.
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 Olympic Medical Center 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.