CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (no contrast)

Facility: Gettysburg Hospital

Billing Code: 70551 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70551
Insurance Median: $1,157
Cash Discount Price: $455
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.75x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (no contrast) at Gettysburg Hospital is $1,157. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $455. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 4.75x the Medicare baseline. Located in 147 Gettys Street, Gettysburg, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$455

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,157

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: $455 (187%)

Insurance Median: $1,157 (475%)

Cash: $455 (187% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,157 (475% 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 475% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 375%). 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
Johns_Hopkins_Healthcare_Plan	$248 - $2,069	102%
Medicare (plans)	$248 - $298	102%
Aetna	$255 - $2,036	105%
Medicaid / KanCare	$272 - $479	112%
Upmc_For_Life_Community_Healthchoices	$298	122%
Highmark	$371 - $1,446	152%
Wellspan_Capital_Blue_Cross	$466	191%
Blue_Cross	$468 - $1,924	192%
United_Healthcare	$1,342	551%
Phc	$1,780	730%
Upmc	$1,780 - $2,069	730%
Cigna	$1,914 - $2,001	785%
First_Health_Network	$2,034 - $2,036	834%
Geisinger	$2,114	867%

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 $455.
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 Gettysburg 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.