CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (no contrast)

Facility: Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital

Billing Code: 70551 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70551
Insurance Median: $3,332
Cash Discount Price: $3,887
vs. Medicare Baseline: 13.67x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (no contrast) at Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital is $3,332. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,887. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 13.67x the Medicare baseline. Located in 25 North Winfield Road, Winfield, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,887

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,332

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: $3,887 (1595%)

Insurance Median: $3,332 (1367%)

Cash: $3,887 (1595% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $3,332 (1367% 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 1367% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1267%). 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

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$383 - $5,553	157%
Countycare Il Cook Co [1607]	$383	157%
Medicaid / KanCare	$383	157%
Aetna	$794 - $3,199	326%
Carelon Behavioral Health [159]	$2,776	1139%
Health'S Finest Network [126]	$2,776 - $5,064	1139%
Multiplan/Phcs [142]	$3,187 - $5,553	1307%
Dreyer Med Ipa Advocate [1409]	$3,332	1367%
Humana	$3,332 - $5,553	1367%
Magellan Behavioral Hlth [136]	$3,332	1367%
Healthlink [125]	$3,498	1435%
The Alliance [1703]	$3,567	1463%
Choicecare [177]	$4,254	1745%
First Health Plan [6034]	$4,270	1752%
Cigna	$4,442	1822%
Compsych [112]	$4,442	1822%
UnitedHealthcare	$5,553	2278%

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 $3,887.
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 Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital 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.