CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (no contrast)

Facility: Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital South

Billing Code: 70551 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70551
Insurance Median: $786
Cash Discount Price: $786
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.22x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (no contrast) at Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital South is $786. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $786. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 3.22x the Medicare baseline. Located in 10114 Kennerly Rd, Saint Louis, MO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$786

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$786

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: $786 (322%)

Insurance Median: $786 (322%)

Cash: $786 (322% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $786 (322% 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 322% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 222%). 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
Aetna	$786	322%
Ambetter / Centene	$786	322%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$786	322%
Cigna	$786	322%
Devoted Health	$786	322%
Essence	$786	322%
Healthlink Hmo	$786	322%
Healthlink Ppo	$786	322%
Healthy Blue (Missouri Care)	$786	322%
Homestate Health Plan	$786	322%
Humana	$786	322%
Medica	$786	322%
Medicaid / KanCare	$786	322%
Meritain Health Cpd	$786	322%
Meritain Health Ppo Cpd	$786	322%
Starmark Cpd	$786	322%
Tricare	$786	322%
UnitedHealthcare	$786	322%
Wellcare	$786	322%

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 $786.
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 Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital South 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.