CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (no contrast)

Facility: Adena Fayette Medical Center

Billing Code: 70551 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70551
Insurance Median: $1,538
Cash Discount Price: $1,160
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.31x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (no contrast) at Adena Fayette Medical Center is $1,538. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,160. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 6.31x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1430 Columbus Avenue, Washington Ch, OH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,160

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,538

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: $1,160 (476%)

Insurance Median: $1,538 (631%)

Cash: $1,160 (476% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,538 (631% 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 631% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 531%). 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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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	$789 - $1,538	324%
Aetna	$951 - $2,000	390%
Buckeye Community Health Plan	$951	390%
Humana	$951	390%
Medical Mutual Of Ohio	$951 - $1,748	390%
Medigold	$951	390%
Molina	$951	390%
Care Source	$970	398%
Molina Marketplace	$1,046	429%
United Medical Resources Ohcp	$1,459	599%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,459 - $1,473	599%
Cigna	$1,598	656%
Ohio Ppo Connect	$1,624	666%
The Health Plan	$1,624	666%
Care Source Just4Me	$1,712	702%
Medical Mutual Of Ohio Supermed	$1,748	717%
First Health	$1,819 - $2,000	746%
Ohio Health Choice	$1,846	757%
Multiplan/Private Healthcare Systems	$2,204	904%
Sidecar Health	$2,621	1075%

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 $1,160.
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 Adena Fayette 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.