CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, lower back (no contrast)

Facility: Upland Hills Health

Billing Code: 72148 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72148
Insurance Median: $1,261
Cash Discount Price: $1,410
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.17x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, lower back (no contrast) at Upland Hills Health is $1,261. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,410. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 5.17x the Medicare baseline. Located in 800 Compassion Way, Dodgeville, WI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,410

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,261

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: $1,410 (578%)

Insurance Median: $1,261 (517%)

Cash: $1,410 (578% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,261 (517% 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 517% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 417%). 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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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
UnitedHealthcare	$135 - $951	55%
Humana	$248 - $4,053	102%
Ghc Of Eau Claire	$324	133%
Ghc Of Sc Wi	$324 - $3,062	133%
Mhs	$324 - $1,261	133%
Dean Health Plan	$345 - $3,132	142%
Alliance	$479 - $2,546	196%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,261 - $3,693	517%
Icare	$1,261	517%
Medical Associates	$1,261 - $1,281	517%
Security Health Plan	$1,261	517%
Quartz	$2,061	845%
Wps	$2,747 - $2,833	1127%
Cigna	$3,360 - $3,756	1378%
Multiplan	$3,963	1626%

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 $1,410.
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 Upland Hills Health 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.