CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (no contrast)

Facility: Marinhealth Medical Center

Billing Code: 70551 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70551
Insurance Median: $1,936
Cash Discount Price: $4,960
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.94x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (no contrast) at Marinhealth Medical Center is $1,936. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,960. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 7.94x the Medicare baseline. Located in 250 Bon Air Road, Greenbrae, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$4,960

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,936

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: $4,960 (2035%)

Insurance Median: $1,936 (794%)

Cash: $4,960 (2035% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,936 (794% 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 794% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 694%). 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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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
Aetna	$335 - $2,178	137%
Brown And Tolan	$337	138%
Healthnet Tailored Network	$337	138%
Kaiser	$337	138%
Marin Cancer Care	$337	138%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$470	193%
Ca Prison Health Care Services	$539	221%
Healthnet Enhancedcare	$876	359%
Provider Network Of America	$1,600	656%
Canopy	$1,936	794%
Canopy Hill Physicians	$1,936	794%
Blue Shield Cpic/Epo	$1,997	819%
Providers Network Of America	$2,122	870%
Blue Shield Hmo/Ppo	$2,219	910%
Hills Blue Shield Hmo/Ppo	$2,219	910%
Healthnet Hmo/Ppo	$2,246	921%
Healthnet Hmo/Ppo Hill Physicians	$2,246	921%
Blue Shield Aco	$2,300	944%
UnitedHealthcare	$2,330	956%
Cigna	$4,593	1884%

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 $4,960.
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 Marinhealth Medical Center 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.