CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (no contrast)

Facility: Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital

Billing Code: 70551 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70551
  • Insurance Median: $203
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,165
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.83x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (no contrast) at Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital is $203. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,165. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 0.83x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1100 E Michigan Ave, Grayling, MI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,165

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$203

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: $1,165 (478%)
Insurance Median: $203 (83%)
Cash: $1,165 (478% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $203 (83% 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.

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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
Mclaren Health Plan $44 - $1,363 18%
Meridian $44 - $124 18%
Molina $44 - $257 18%
Priority Health $44 - $455 18%
UnitedHealthcare $44 - $1,463 18%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $45 - $361 18%
Aetna $67 - $1,849 27%
Atrium King Centre Skilled Nursing Services $67 - $238 27%
Blue Care Network $67 - $238 27%
Hap (Health Alliance Plan) $67 - $1,951 27%
Humana $67 - $238 27%
Medicare (plans) $67 - $238 27%
Northern Michigan Mennonite Group $67 - $238 27%
Promedica $67 - $238 27%
Wellcare (Meridian) $67 - $238 27%
Wellspring Lutheran Services Skilling Nursing Services $67 - $238 27%
Michigan Amish Medical Board $77 - $238 32%
Provider Network Of America Group Health $93 - $2,073 38%
Asr/Physicians Care $100 - $1,951 41%
Cofinity $100 - $1,902 41%
Cigna $104 - $455 43%
Nomi Health $107 - $1,951 44%
Employee Benefits Logistics $113 - $404 46%
Hospice Of Michigan $181 - $1,463 74%
Munson Hospice $211 - $1,707 87%
Medical Cost Savings Solution $241 - $1,951 99%
The Robbins Group And Regency Employee Benefits $241 - $1,951 99%
Wds Enterprise Group Planning $241 - $1,951 99%
First Health/Coventry Network $256 - $2,073 105%
Three Rivers Provider Network $256 - $2,073 105%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1100 E Michigan Ave, Grayling, MI 49738
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals