CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (no contrast)

Facility: Norton Hospitals, Inc

Billing Code: 70551 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70551
Insurance Median: $2,298
Cash Discount Price: $910
vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.43x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (no contrast) at Norton Hospitals, Inc is $2,298. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $910. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 9.43x the Medicare baseline. Located in 200 East Chestnut Street, Louisville, KY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$910

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,298

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: $910 (373%)

Insurance Median: $2,298 (943%)

Cash: $910 (373% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,298 (943% 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 943% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 843%). 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$117 - $4,755	48%
Aetna	$227 - $4,006	93%
UnitedHealthcare	$227 - $5,045	93%
Wellcare	$227	93%
Passport	$725 - $1,094	297%
Humana	$870 - $2,462	357%
Siho	$1,268 - $4,104	520%
Cigna	$1,348 - $3,639	553%
Siho In Exchange	$2,536 - $3,830	1040%
Multiplan	$2,826 - $4,651	1159%
Correct Care	$3,007 - $4,542	1234%
Correct Care Ob & Gyn	$3,007 - $4,542	1234%

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 $910.
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 Norton Hospitals, Inc 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.