CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (no contrast)

Facility: Ortonville Area Health Services

Billing Code: 70551 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70551
Insurance Median: $1,512
Cash Discount Price: $2,142
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.20x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (no contrast) at Ortonville Area Health Services is $1,512. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,142. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 6.20x the Medicare baseline. Located in 450 Eastvold Ave, Ortonville, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,142

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,512

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: $2,142 (879%)

Insurance Median: $1,512 (620%)

Cash: $2,142 (879% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,512 (620% 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 620% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 520%). 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	$584 - $2,439	240%
Medica Choicecare/Accessibility Solution/Minnesotacare	$735	302%
Medica	$1,210	496%
Medica Minnesota Senior Health Options (Msho)/Select Solution/Prime Solution	$1,210	496%
Primewest	$1,210	496%
Ucare Health	$1,210	496%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,210 - $2,218	496%
Health Partners	$1,260 - $2,248	517%
Sanford Health Plan	$2,318	951%
Multiplan	$2,369	972%
Medica Choice/Focus/Ifb/Mhps/Care System	$2,442	1002%
America'S Health System	$2,444	1003%

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 $2,142.
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 Ortonville Area Health Services 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.