CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (no contrast)

Facility: Bay Area Hospital

Billing Code: 70551 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70551
  • Insurance Median: $371
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,245
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.52x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (no contrast) at Bay Area Hospital is $371. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,245. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 1.52x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1775 Thompson Road, Coos Bay, OR.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,245

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$371

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: $1,245 (511%)
Insurance Median: $371 (152%)
Cash: $1,245 (511% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $371 (152% 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.

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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
Healthnet Mcr Adv $74 - $307 30%
Moda Hlth Mcr Adv $74 - $312 30%
Southwest Oregon Ipa - All Plans $83 - $236 34%
Ods Ppo/Pos - All Plans $106 - $1,105 43%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $160 - $10,878 66%
Nasomah Hlth Grp - All Plans $169 - $1,823 69%
Moda Beacon - All Other Plans $181 - $770 74%
Moda Connexus/Synergy $201 - $2,704 82%
Healthnet Comm- All Other Plans $267 - $2,886 110%
Healthnet Mcaid $281 - $284 115%
Prov Behav Hlth $371 152%
Providence - All Other Plans $371 - $2,825 152%
Providence Pebb $371 - $1,096 152%
Pacificsource - All Plans $502 - $2,582 206%
First Choice - All Plans $2,765 1134%
Aetna $2,795 1147%
Cigna $2,795 1147%
UnitedHealthcare $2,886 1184%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1775 Thompson Road, Coos Bay, OR 97420
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals