CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (no contrast)

Facility: Huron Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 70551 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70551
Insurance Median: $3,567
Cash Discount Price: $1,518
vs. Medicare Baseline: 14.63x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (no contrast) at Huron Regional Medical Center is $3,567. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,518. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 14.63x the Medicare baseline. Located in 172 Fourth Street Se, Huron, SD.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,518

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,567

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: $1,518 (623%)

Insurance Median: $3,567 (1463%)

Cash: $1,518 (623% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $3,567 (1463% 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 1463% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1363%). 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

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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
Medica	$152 - $4,416	62%
Sanford	$154 - $4,548	63%
UnitedHealthcare	$155 - $3,521	64%
Healthpartners	$161 - $4,695	66%
Tlc Advantage	$163 - $4,744	67%
Midlands	$172	71%
Avera	$338 - $3,614	139%
Wellmark	$945	388%
Multiplan	$4,401	1805%
Americas	$4,744	1946%
First Choice Of The Midwest	$4,744	1946%
First Health Coventry	$4,744	1946%
Integrated Health Plan	$4,744	1946%

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 $1,518.
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 Huron Regional Medical Center 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.