CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (no contrast)

Facility: Belton Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 70551 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70551
Insurance Median: $1,055
Cash Discount Price: $9,960
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.33x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (no contrast) at Belton Regional Medical Center is $1,055. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $9,960. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 4.33x the Medicare baseline. Located in 17065 S 71 Highway, Belton, MO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$9,960

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,055

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: $9,960 (4086%)

Insurance Median: $1,055 (433%)

Cash: $9,960 (4086% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,055 (433% 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 433% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 333%). 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
United	$131 - $4,482	54%
Healthyblue	$134	55%
Medicaid / KanCare	$135	55%
Aetna	$136 - $5,080	56%
Amerigroup	$136	56%
Unicare	$136	56%
Home State Health Plan	$139	57%
Multiplan	$205 - $7,371	84%
Corvel Corporation	$243 - $6,474	100%
Oha Network	$254 - $4,980	104%
Cigna	$272 - $404	112%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$716 - $4,084	294%
Humana	$803 - $1,037	329%
Ambetter / Centene	$1,853	760%
Nhc Advantage	$1,892	776%
Wppa Providrs Care Network	$1,992	817%
Universal Healthcare	$3,486	1430%
Coventry	$4,004	1643%
Coventry Kc Mo	$4,084	1675%
College Park Family Care Center	$4,283	1757%
Cco, Inc.	$8,466	3473%
Focus Healthcare Mgmt, Inc	$8,964	3677%

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 $9,960.
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 Belton Regional Medical Center 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.