CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (no contrast)

Facility: Hospital Perea

Billing Code: 70551 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70551
Insurance Median: $260
Cash Discount Price: $650
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.07x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (no contrast) at Hospital Perea is $260. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $650. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 1.07x the Medicare baseline. Located in 15 Dr Basora Street, Mayaguez, PR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$650

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$260

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: $650 (267%)

Insurance Median: $260 (107%)

Cash: $650 (267% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $260 (107% 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
First Medical	$62 - $325	25%
Va	$76	31%
Mso	$83 - $111	34%
Plan De Salud Menonita	$95 - $575	39%
Mcs	$104 - $260	43%
Medicare (plans)	$107	44%
Ch	$110	45%
Tricare	$114	47%
Triple S	$161 - $325	66%
Bella Vista	$217	89%
Prossam	$229	94%
Cigna	$301	123%
Comerciales	$325	133%
Humana	$325 - $433	133%
Mc	$325	133%
Privado	$325	133%
Acaa	$387	159%
Aarp	$650	267%
Bl	$650	267%
Mapfre	$650	267%

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 $650.
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 Hospital Perea 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.