CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (no contrast)

Facility: Rush Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 70551 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70551
Insurance Median: $1,345
Cash Discount Price: $1,835
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.52x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (no contrast) at Rush Memorial Hospital is $1,345. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,835. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 5.52x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1300 N Main St, Rushville, IN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,835

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,345

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: $1,835 (753%)

Insurance Median: $1,345 (552%)

Cash: $1,835 (753% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,345 (552% 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 552% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 452%). 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
UnitedHealthcare	$57 - $3,560	23%
Caresource Mcr Adv	$65 - $1,379	27%
Humana	$65 - $4,094	27%
Aetna	$66 - $4,094	27%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$67 - $2,345	27%
Today'S Option Mcr Adv-All Plans	$67 - $1,421	27%
Viant Beech St Mcr Adv	$67 - $1,421	27%
My True Advantage - All Plans	$68 - $1,379	28%
Consumers Life Ins-All Plans	$72 - $4,005	30%
Caresource Marketplace-All Other Plans	$88 - $2,207	36%
Multiplan-All Plans	$91 - $4,138	37%
Encore Health Services-All Plans	$113 - $4,361	46%
Siho-All Plans	$113 - $4,094	46%
Phcs-All Plans	$153 - $3,560	63%
Cigna	$221 - $1,388	91%
Health Net	$221 - $1,311	91%
Coventry/First Health-All Plans	$310 - $4,005	127%
Sagamore-All Plans	$4,094	1679%
Community Health Alliance-All Plans	$4,183	1716%

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 $1,835.
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 Rush Memorial 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.