CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (no contrast)

Facility: Hillcrest Hospital Henryetta

Billing Code: 70551 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70551
Insurance Median: $2,058
Cash Discount Price: $1,057
vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.44x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (no contrast) at Hillcrest Hospital Henryetta is $2,058. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,057. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 8.44x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2401 W Main, Henryetta, OK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,057

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,058

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: $1,057 (434%)

Insurance Median: $2,058 (844%)

Cash: $1,057 (434% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,058 (844% 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 844% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 744%). 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
Black Lung [6055]	$881	361%
Lucent Health [6000]	$881	361%
Cigna	$1,931	792%
Healthpartners [1500]	$1,931	792%
National Association Of Letter Carriers [1695]	$1,931	792%
Pba [1775]	$1,931	792%
Global Health [1430]	$2,185	896%
First Health [1375]	$2,389	980%
Multiplan [1680]	$2,389	980%
Healthcare Solutions [1485]	$2,502	1026%
Healthsmart [1505]	$2,995	1229%
Pending Ssi [1616]	$3,524	1446%

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 $1,057.
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 Hillcrest Hospital Henryetta 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.