CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (no contrast)

Facility: New London Hospital

Billing Code: 70551 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70551
Insurance Median: $274
Cash Discount Price: $1,185
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.12x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (no contrast) at New London Hospital is $274. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,185. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 1.12x the Medicare baseline. Located in 273 County Road, New London, NH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,185

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$274

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: $1,185 (486%)

Insurance Median: $274 (112%)

Cash: $1,185 (486% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $274 (112% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$68 - $2,054	28%
Martin'S Point Generations Advantage	$68 - $1,141	28%
Martin'S Point Health Care	$68 - $1,782	28%
UnitedHealthcare	$68 - $2,029	28%
Wellcare Health Plans	$70 - $1,141	29%
Wellsense Health Plan	$71 - $1,141	29%
Aetna	$78 - $2,241	32%
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Of Ne	$80 - $1,850	33%
Ambetter / Centene	$88 - $1,141	36%
Cigna	$94 - $1,926	39%
Granite State Health Plan	$113 - $1,309	46%
Amerihealth Caritas Nh	$114 - $1,322	47%
Tufts Health Plan	$1,793 - $1,867	736%
Coventry	$2,451	1005%
Multiplan	$2,464	1011%

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 $1,185.
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 New London 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.