CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (no contrast)

Facility: Daniels Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 70551 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70551
Insurance Median: $3,013
Cash Discount Price: $3,086
vs. Medicare Baseline: 12.36x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (no contrast) at Daniels Memorial Hospital is $3,013. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,086. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 12.36x the Medicare baseline. Located in 105 5Th Ave E, Scobey, MT.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,086

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,013

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: $3,086 (1266%)

Insurance Median: $3,013 (1236%)

Cash: $3,086 (1266% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $3,013 (1236% 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 1236% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1136%). 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
Allegiance Comml-All Other Plans	$58 - $3,448	24%
Allegiance Mcr	$58 - $2,178	24%
UnitedHealthcare	$58 - $3,412	24%
Triwest Ccn-All Plans	$68 - $2,178	28%
First Choice Health -All Plans	$331	136%
Pacific Source Comml-All Plans	$358 - $3,448	147%
Geha - All Plans	$3,013	1236%
Montana Health Co-Op Hpn	$3,086	1266%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$3,165	1298%
Montana Health Co-Op-All Other Plans	$3,448	1414%
Interwest Ppo - All Plans	$3,521	1444%

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 $3,086.
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 Daniels Memorial 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.