CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (no contrast)

Facility: Harrison County Community Hospital

Billing Code: 70551 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70551
Insurance Median: $928
Cash Discount Price: $1,040
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.81x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (no contrast) at Harrison County Community Hospital is $928. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,040. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 3.81x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2600 Miller Street, Bethany, MO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,040

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$928

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: $1,040 (427%)

Insurance Median: $928 (381%)

Cash: $1,040 (427% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $928 (381% 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 381% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 281%). 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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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
Cigna	$173 - $1,280	71%
Multiplan	$173 - $1,280	71%
Provider Partners Health Plans	$173 - $1,002	71%
Care Improvement Plus	$178 - $928	73%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$185 - $1,408	76%
Allwell	$199 - $928	82%
Ambetter / Centene	$199 - $928	82%
Blue Advantage Plus	$199 - $928	82%
Humana	$199 - $1,440	82%
UnitedHealthcare	$199 - $1,360	82%
Aetna	$243 - $1,408	100%
6 Degrees Health	$251 - $1,280	103%
Healthy Blue	$283 - $286	116%
Home State	$283 - $286	116%
Wellmark	$1,280	525%

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 $1,040.
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 Harrison County Community Hospital 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.