CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (no contrast)

Facility: Nebraska Orthopaedic Hospital

Billing Code: 70551 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70551
Insurance Median: $353
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.45x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (no contrast) at Nebraska Orthopaedic Hospital is $353. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 1.45x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2808 South 143Rd Plaza, Omaha, NE.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$353

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%)

Insurance Median: $353 (145%)

Ins. Median: $353 (145% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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	$42 - $172	17%
Amerigroup	$68	28%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$236 - $2,215	97%
Humana	$236 - $2,810	97%
UnitedHealthcare	$236 - $3,141	97%
Paramount Group - Wellcare	$238	98%
Immanuel Pathways	$240	98%
Allied	$306	126%
Carrum Health	$342 - $353	140%
Total Care	$351	144%
Ambetter / Centene	$353 - $525	145%
Partners Health Alliance	$353	145%
Midlands Choice	$600 - $1,243	246%
Midwest Network	$1,851	759%
Self Pay	$2,149	882%
Multiplan	$2,975	1220%
Assist Health Imaging	$5,620	2305%

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 $X.
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 Nebraska Orthopaedic 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.