CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (no contrast)

Facility: Wayne General Hospital

Billing Code: 70551 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70551
  • Insurance Median: $606
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,516
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.49x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (no contrast) at Wayne General Hospital is $606. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,516. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 2.49x the Medicare baseline. Located in 950 Matthew Dr, Waynesboro, MS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,516

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$606

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: $1,516 (622%)
Insurance Median: $606 (249%)
Cash: $1,516 (622% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $606 (249% 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 249% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 149%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Al Healthcare Adv Mcaid-All Plans $187 77%
Alabama Community Mcaid-All Plans $187 77%
Medicaid / KanCare $187 77%
Univita Healthcare Mcaid-All Plans $187 77%
Humana $198 81%
Molina Chip-All Other Plans $205 84%
Amerigroup Mcare Adv-All Plans $220 90%
Cigna $220 - $900 90%
Magnolia Mcare Adv $220 90%
Molina Mcare Adv $220 90%
Vantage Health Mcare Adv $220 90%
Wellcare Mcare Adv-All Plans $220 90%
Ahs-All Plans $381 156%
Vantage Health-All Other Plans $507 208%
Ml Healthcare-All Plans $606 249%
Phcs-All Plans $1,137 466%
Mhci/Healthlink Op Only-All Plans $1,289 529%
Ms Health Partners-All Plans $1,289 529%
Ppoplus-All Plans $1,289 529%
First Choice-All Other Plans $1,364 560%
First Health-All Plans $1,364 560%
Geha Ppo-All Plans $1,364 560%
Healthcare Advantage-All Plans $1,364 560%
United Providers-All Plans $1,364 560%
Three Rivers Provider Network-All Plans $1,440 591%
Aetna $1,516 622%
Magnolia Comm/Exchange-All Other Plans $1,516 622%
First Choice Hie $1,895 777%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $2,835 1163%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 950 Matthew Dr, Waynesboro, MS 39367
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals