CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (no contrast)

Facility: Seiling Municipal Hospital

Billing Code: 70551 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70551
Insurance Median: $2,455
Cash Discount Price: $1,289
vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.07x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (no contrast) at Seiling Municipal Hospital is $2,455. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,289. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 10.07x the Medicare baseline. Located in 809 Ne Highway 60, Seiling, OK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,289

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,455

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: $1,289 (529%)

Insurance Median: $2,455 (1007%)

Cash: $1,289 (529% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,455 (1007% 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 1007% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 907%). 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance 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
UnitedHealthcare	$105 - $1,289	43%
Healthchoice Ip/Op Only - All Plans	$699	287%
Aetna	$1,289 - $2,997	529%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,289 - $2,547	529%
Wellcare Mcr Adv - All Plans	$1,289	529%
Humana	$1,302 - $2,997	534%
Coventry Comm - All Plans	$1,948	799%
Cigna	$2,374	974%
Multiplan Ip/Op Only - All Plans	$2,398	984%
Ambetter / Centene	$2,513	1031%
Community Choice Ppo Ip/Op Only - All Plans	$2,547	1045%
Preferred Comm Ip/Op Only - All Plans	$2,547	1045%
Soonerselect Mcaid - All Plans	$2,997	1229%

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 $1,289.
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 Seiling Municipal 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.