CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (no contrast)

Facility: Fhn Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 70551 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70551
  • Insurance Median: $756
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,611
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.10x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (no contrast) at Fhn Memorial Hospital is $756. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,611. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 3.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1045 West Stephenson Street, Freeport, IL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,611

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$756

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: $2,611 (1071%)
Insurance Median: $756 (310%)
Cash: $2,611 (1071% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $756 (310% 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 310% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 210%). 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
Aetna $68 - $3,169 28%
Health Alliance Mcr Adv $68 - $256 28%
Humana $68 - $4,500 28%
Quartz Mcr Adv $68 - $256 28%
UnitedHealthcare $68 - $4,437 28%
Meridian Health Plan - All Plans $91 - $209 37%
Osf Healthplans - All Plans $119 - $5,689 49%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $139 - $3,840 57%
Ecoh Nihp $147 - $3,584 60%
Ecoh - All Other Plans $162 - $3,868 66%
Nihp Employ - All Plans $162 - $3,584 66%
The Alliance - All Plans $191 - $3,411 78%
Quartz - All Other Plans $504 - $3,698 207%
Northern Il Hp - All Plans $579 - $3,925 238%
Hfn - All Plans $714 - $4,665 293%
Galaxy - All Plans $756 - $5,120 310%
Health Alliance - All Other Plans $756 - $5,120 310%
Interplan Health - All Plans $756 - $5,120 310%
Midland Choice - All Plans $756 - $5,404 310%
Multiplan Phcs - All Plans $756 - $4,836 310%
Preferred Plan Ppo - All Plans $756 - $5,120 310%
Wps - All Plans $756 - $4,972 310%
Trustmark - All Plans $772 - $5,234 317%
First Health - All Plans $3,999 1640%
First Choice Il - All Plans $4,836 1984%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1045 West Stephenson Street, Freeport, IL 61032
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals