CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (no contrast)

Facility: Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital

Billing Code: 70551 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70551
Insurance Median: $445
Cash Discount Price: $1,012
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.83x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (no contrast) at Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital is $445. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,012. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 1.83x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1020 Thompson Street, Jersey Shore, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,012

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$445

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: $1,012 (415%)

Insurance Median: $445 (183%)

Cash: $1,012 (415% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $445 (183% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Advantra	$97	40%
Aetna	$97 - $735	40%
American Progressive	$97	40%
Medicare (plans)	$97	40%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$98 - $968	40%
Humana	$98	40%
Ambetter / Centene	$232	95%
Prison Health Services	$287	118%
Geisinger Health Plan	$326 - $467	134%
Medicaid / KanCare	$338	139%
Amerihealth	$371	152%
Geisinger Family Plan	$371	152%
Upmc For You	$397	163%
Health Partners	$405	166%
Upmc Chip	$422	173%
UnitedHealthcare	$725	297%
Christian Healthcare Ministries	$816	335%
Medical Development International	$1,142	468%
Cigna	$1,204	494%
Integrated Health Plan	$1,224	502%
Prime Health Services	$1,224	502%
Multiplan	$1,306	536%

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 $1,012.
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 Geisinger Jersey Shore 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.