CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (no contrast)

Facility: Adventist Health and Rideout

Billing Code: 70551 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70551
Insurance Median: $3,438
Cash Discount Price: $1,176
vs. Medicare Baseline: 14.10x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (no contrast) at Adventist Health and Rideout is $3,438. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,176. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 14.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 726 4Th St, Marysville, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,176

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,438

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: $1,176 (482%)

Insurance Median: $3,438 (1410%)

Cash: $1,176 (482% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $3,438 (1410% 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 1410% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1310%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash 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
Bc Mcal	$237	97%
Kaiser Mcr Adv	$308	126%
Tricare	$308	126%
UnitedHealthcare	$308 - $4,644	126%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$311 - $1,657	128%
Kaiser Mcal	$439	180%
Medi-Cal	$439	180%
Ca Health And Wellness- All Plans	$544	223%
Celtic Mcaid-All Plans	$544	223%
Ah Employee Health Plan - All Plans	$554	227%
Healthnet Mcal	$1,069	439%
Healthnet Comm-All Other Plans	$3,438	1410%
Aetna	$3,780	1551%
Kaiser-All Other Plans	$4,064	1667%
Blue Shield Uc Care Members	$4,278	1755%
Cigna	$4,557	1869%
First Health-All Plans	$4,679	1919%
Phcs-All Plans	$4,705	1930%
Interplan-All Plans	$4,812	1974%
Blue Shield-All Other Plans	$5,080	2084%
Multiplan-All Plans	$5,080	2084%
Partnership Hp Mcal -All Plans	$8,823	3619%

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 $1,176.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 70551.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Adventist Health and Rideout is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 70551.
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.