CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (no contrast)

Facility: Hammond Henry Hospital

Billing Code: 70551 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70551
Insurance Median: $2,292
Cash Discount Price: $3,173
vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.40x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (no contrast) at Hammond Henry Hospital is $2,292. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,173. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 9.40x the Medicare baseline. Located in 600 N College Avenue, Geneseo, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,173

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,292

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: $3,173 (1302%)

Insurance Median: $2,292 (940%)

Cash: $3,173 (1302% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,292 (940% 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 940% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 840%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
Quad City Community Hc-All Plans	$136	56%
Aetna	$576 - $2,644	236%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$576 - $2,116	236%
Meridian Health Plan-All Plans	$576	236%
Geneseo Good Samaritan Village Op Only-All Plans	$767	315%
Cigna	$800	328%
Tricare	$920	377%
Health Alliance Mcare Adv	$1,023	420%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,023 - $2,606	420%
Humana	$1,033 - $1,930	424%
Wellmark Of Ia-All Plans	$1,763	723%
Springfield Armory-All Plans	$2,292	940%
Ambetter / Centene	$2,468	1012%
Health Alliance-All Other Plans	$2,644	1085%
Multiplan Integrated Hp	$2,644	1085%
Multiplan Pponext	$2,821	1157%
Osf Direct Access Network-All Plans	$2,821	1157%
Multiplan-All Other Plans	$2,997	1229%
Corvel-All Plans	$3,173	1302%
Healthsmart Adult-All Other Plans	$3,173	1302%
Healthsmart Pediatric	$3,173	1302%
Hfn-All Plans	$3,173	1302%
Multiplan Beech Street	$3,173	1302%
Multiplan Phcs Adult	$3,173	1302%
Multiplan Phcs Pediatric	$3,173	1302%
Usa Mco-All Plans	$3,173	1302%

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 $3,173.
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 Hammond Henry 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.