CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (no contrast)

Facility: Huntington Hospital

Billing Code: 70551 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70551
  • Insurance Median: $391
  • Cash Discount Price: $5,523
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.60x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (no contrast) at Huntington Hospital is $391. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $5,523. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 1.60x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 W California Blvd, Pasadena, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$5,523

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$391

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: $5,523 (2266%)
Insurance Median: $391 (160%)
Cash: $5,523 (2266% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $391 (160% 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.

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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
Avanti Hospitals, Llc $301 123%
California Physiciansæ Service, Dba Blue Shield Of California $301 123%
Dignity Health $301 123%
Heritage Provider Network $301 123%
Humana $301 123%
Inter Valley Health Plan $301 123%
Pacific Pace, Llc And Pasadena Hospital Association, Ltd $301 123%
Prospect Health Plan, Inc. $301 - $681 123%
Universal Care, Inc. D/B/A Brand New Day $301 - $451 123%
Health Net Of California, Inc. $310 - $429 127%
Aetna $335 - $1,463 137%
L.A. Care Health Plan $391 160%
Providence St. Joseph Health Network $602 247%
Kaiser Foundation Hospitals On Behalf Of Its Southern California Region $903 370%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 100 W California Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91109
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals