CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (no contrast)

Facility: Martha's Vineyard Hospital Inc

Billing Code: 70551 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70551
Insurance Median: $1,989
Cash Discount Price: $2,117
vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.16x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (no contrast) at Martha's Vineyard Hospital Inc is $1,989. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,117. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 8.16x the Medicare baseline. Located in One Hospital Road, First Fl, Wing 5, Po Box 1477, Oak Bluffs, MA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,117

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,989

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: $2,117 (868%)

Insurance Median: $1,989 (816%)

Cash: $2,117 (868% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,989 (816% 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 816% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 716%). 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
Medicare (plans)	$1,411	579%
Mgb Health Plan [150001]	$1,411 - $2,057	579%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,411	579%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,989	816%
Harvard Pilgrim [120001]	$2,221	911%
Cigna	$2,630	1079%

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 $2,117.
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 Martha's Vineyard Hospital 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.