CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (no contrast)

Facility: Pinckneyville Community Hospital

Billing Code: 70551 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70551
Insurance Median: $661
Cash Discount Price: $806
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.71x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (no contrast) at Pinckneyville Community Hospital is $661. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $806. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 2.71x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5383 State Route 154, Pinckneyville, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$806

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$661

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: $806 (331%)

Insurance Median: $661 (271%)

Cash: $806 (331% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $661 (271% 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 271% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 171%). 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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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
Umwa Mcr Adv - All Plans	$68 - $1,505	28%
UnitedHealthcare	$68 - $3,336	28%
Wellcare Mcr Adv - All Plans	$68 - $1,505	28%
Aetna	$69 - $3,661	28%
Humana	$70 - $1,505	29%
Cigna	$81 - $3,356	33%
Ambetter / Centene	$91 - $1,317	37%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$91 - $2,929	37%
Medicaid / KanCare	$91 - $1,317	37%
Healthlink Hmo	$285 - $3,193	117%
Healthlink Ppo - All Other Plans	$285 - $3,356	117%
Phcs Savility	$391 - $3,458	160%
Multiplan - All Plans	$414 - $3,661	170%
Phcs - All Other Plans	$414 - $3,336	170%
Healthlink Work Comp	$665 - $3,356	273%

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 $806.
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 Pinckneyville Community 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.