CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (no contrast)

Facility: Bmh-Calhoun

Billing Code: 70551 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70551
  • Insurance Median: $1,478
  • Cash Discount Price: $993
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.06x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (no contrast) at Bmh-Calhoun is $1,478. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $993. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 6.06x the Medicare baseline. Located in 140 Burke-Calhoun City Road, Calhoun City, MS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$993

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,478

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: $993 (407%)
Insurance Median: $1,478 (606%)
Cash: $993 (407% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,478 (606% 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 606% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 506%). 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
Veterans Evaluation Services $242 99%
Molina $247 - $1,519 101%
Ppo Holdings $726 298%
Magnolia Regional Health Center $764 313%
Tricare $780 320%
Ms Breast And Cervical $821 337%
Triwest $821 337%
Vaccn $821 337%
Devoted Health $838 344%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $846 - $1,528 347%
Aetna $862 - $1,242 354%
American Health Plan $862 354%
Humana $862 - $1,528 354%
Primewell $862 354%
Shared Health $862 354%
Magnolia Ms $936 384%
Littler $955 392%
Cigna $1,050 431%
First Choice Health Plan Of Ms $1,232 505%
Burch Food Services $1,396 573%
First State Bank Trust $1,396 573%
Arlington Community Schools $1,478 606%
Armstrong Relocation $1,478 606%
Ashley Furniture Stores $1,478 606%
Bartlett City Schools $1,478 606%
Brimhall Foods $1,478 606%
Building Plastic $1,478 606%
Cannon Motor Company $1,478 606%
Carlisle $1,478 606%
City Of Bartlett $1,478 606%
City Of Lakeland $1,478 606%
Collierville Schools $1,478 606%
Crittenden County $1,478 606%
Davidson Hospitality $1,478 606%
Delta Industries $1,478 606%
Desoto Co Board Of Supervisors $1,478 606%
Dunn Investment Company $1,478 606%
Eas Mssc Schools $1,478 606%
First Community Bank $1,478 606%
French Camp Academy $1,478 606%
Gossett Motor Cars $1,478 606%
Hattiesburg Clinic $1,478 606%
Heartland Catfish Company $1,478 606%
Heavy Machines $1,478 606%
Hollowell Industries $1,478 606%
Hospitality Management Advisors $1,478 606%
Jas D Collier $1,478 606%
Lakeland School System $1,478 606%
Malco Theaters $1,478 606%
Mechanical Systems $1,478 606%
Mid-South Transport $1,478 606%
Minact $1,478 606%
Patterson Warehouses $1,478 606%
Radians $1,478 606%
Rei Nation $1,478 606%
Retzer Resources $1,478 606%
Ritchey Automotive $1,478 606%
Security One $1,478 606%
Silver Tree $1,478 606%
State Systems $1,478 606%
Town Of Collierville $1,478 606%
United Tn Holdings $1,478 606%
Vaughn Electric $1,478 606%
W G Yates $1,478 606%
W W Wood Products $1,478 606%
Watkins Uiberall $1,478 606%
Y K Auto Group $1,478 606%
Advanced Health Systems Inc. $1,528 627%
Christian Health Aid $1,528 627%
Ppo Plus $1,624 666%
Employers Health Network $1,643 674%
Harding Academy $1,643 674%
Multiplan $1,719 705%
Qca $1,719 705%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 140 Burke-Calhoun City Road, Calhoun City, MS 38916
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals