CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (no contrast)

Facility: Tristar Greenview Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 70551 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70551
  • Insurance Median: $5,037
  • Cash Discount Price: $16,901
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 20.66x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (no contrast) at Tristar Greenview Regional Hospital is $5,037. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $16,901. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 20.66x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1801 Ashley Circle, Bowling Green, KY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$16,901

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$5,037

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: $16,901 (6933%)
Insurance Median: $5,037 (2066%)
Cash: $16,901 (6933% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $5,037 (2066% 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 2066% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1966%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Southern Kentucky Rehab $121 50%
United $518 - $7,605 212%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $1,183 485%
Molina $1,183 485%
Humana $1,195 - $12,676 490%
Coventry Cares $2,366 971%
Prime Health $2,713 1113%
Signature Advantage $3,211 1317%
Cigna $5,037 2066%
Occupational Mc Alliance $13,521 5547%
Tim Davis And Associates $13,521 5547%
Up And Up $13,521 5547%
Fortified Provider Network $15,211 6240%
Multiplan $15,211 6240%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1801 Ashley Circle, Bowling Green, KY 42104
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals