CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (no contrast)

Facility: Marion Communtiy Hospital

Billing Code: 70551 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70551
  • Insurance Median: $5,883
  • Cash Discount Price: $20,394
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 24.13x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (no contrast) at Marion Communtiy Hospital is $5,883. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $20,394. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 24.13x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1431 Sw 1St Ave, Ocala, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$20,394

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$5,883

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: $20,394 (8366%)
Insurance Median: $5,883 (2413%)
Cash: $20,394 (8366% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $5,883 (2413% 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 2413% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2313%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
United $518 - $9,530 212%
Aetna $1,392 - $6,353 571%
Avmed $1,567 - $3,418 643%
Corvel Corporation $2,337 959%
Prime Health $2,386 979%
Careworks (Rockport Community) $2,460 1009%
Marion County Schools $2,460 1009%
Simply $3,020 - $3,261 1239%
Molina Healthcare $3,726 - $6,777 1528%
Sunshine State Health Plan $5,000 - $5,400 2051%
Plotkin Health $9,805 - $10,589 4022%
Prime Health Sheriff $9,805 - $10,589 4022%
Multiplan $15,295 - $16,519 6274%
Ppo Next $16,668 - $18,001 6838%
Novanet $17,649 - $19,060 7240%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1431 Sw 1St Ave, Ocala, FL 34471
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals