CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (no contrast)

Facility: Prisma Health Greer Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 70551 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70551
  • Insurance Median: $824
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,262
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.38x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (no contrast) at Prisma Health Greer Memorial Hospital is $824. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,262. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 3.38x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1413 John B White Sr Blvd Suite D, Spartanburg, SC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,262

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$824

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: $2,262 (928%)
Insurance Median: $824 (338%)
Cash: $2,262 (928% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $824 (338% 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 338% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 238%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Humana $178 - $852 73%
Tricare $188 - $215 77%
Choicecare Network $192 - $2,958 79%
Select Health $199 - $820 82%
Molina $203 - $820 83%
Medicare (plans) $211 - $1,044 87%
Veterans Administration $215 88%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $219 - $1,779 90%
Cigna $222 - $2,784 91%
Liberty Advantage $222 91%
UnitedHealthcare $222 - $1,087 91%
Absolute Total Care Prime $226 93%
Aetna $226 - $3,062 93%
Windsor Health Plan $226 93%
Wellpath Select Inc $258 - $295 106%
Sc Workers Compensation $263 - $301 108%
Blue Choice Healthplan Of Sc $273 - $779 112%
Medicaid / KanCare $297 - $836 122%
Bluechoice Healthplan Of Sc $309 - $1,867 127%
Celtic Insurance Company $376 154%
Prisma Health Seniorcare Pace-Upstate $839 344%
Value Options $1,740 714%
Promise Health Plan $2,150 882%
Preferred Care, Inc $2,436 999%
Chp Direct Supermed Network $2,506 1028%
Medcost $2,575 1056%
Atlantic Packaging $2,610 1071%
Aps Healthcare Bethesda Inc $2,784 1142%
Medcost Preferred $2,854 1171%
Multiplan $3,097 1270%
Companion Benefit Alternatives $3,480 1428%
Miscellaneous $3,480 1428%
Self Pay $3,480 1428%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1413 John B White Sr Blvd Suite D, Spartanburg, SC 29306
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals