CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (no contrast)

Facility: Nassau University Medical Center

Billing Code: 70551 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70551
Insurance Median: $266
Cash Discount Price: $1,484
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.09x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (no contrast) at Nassau University Medical Center is $266. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,484. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 1.09x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2201 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,484

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$266

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: $1,484 (609%)

Insurance Median: $266 (109%)

Cash: $1,484 (609% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $266 (109% 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	$64 - $2,120	26%
Molina Healthcare (Fka Affinity)	$64 - $194	26%
Centers Plan For Healthy Living	$76 - $286	31%
Fidelis Care	$76 - $752	31%
Aetna	$122 - $1,321	50%
Emblemhealth	$133 - $399	55%
Cigna	$264	108%
Humana	$264 - $286	108%
UnitedHealthcare	$286 - $1,876	117%
Magnacare	$1,017	417%
1199Seiu National Benefit Funds	$1,272	522%

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 $1,484.
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 Nassau University Medical Center 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.