CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (no contrast)

Facility: Yoakum Community Hospital

Billing Code: 70551 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70551
  • Insurance Median: $1,609
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,349
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.60x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (no contrast) at Yoakum Community Hospital is $1,609. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,349. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 6.60x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1200 Carl Ramert Drive, Yoakum, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,349

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,609

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: $1,349 (553%)
Insurance Median: $1,609 (660%)
Cash: $1,349 (553% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,609 (660% 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 660% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 560%). 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
Medicaid / KanCare $300 - $2,076 123%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $375 - $1,864 154%
Humana $851 349%
Medicare (plans) $851 349%
Prime Health Svcs Mcr Advantage $851 349%
Scott & White Mcare Advan $851 349%
Superior Mcr Advantage $851 349%
Triwest Va Ccn-All Plans $851 349%
Tx Independent Hp Mcr Advantage-All Plans $851 349%
UnitedHealthcare $851 - $1,661 349%
Superior Hix-All Other Plans $1,064 436%
Kempton Group Admin Ppo-All Plans $1,362 559%
Entrust - All Plans $1,447 594%
Amera-Net-All Plans $1,557 639%
Scott & White Ppo-All Other Plans $1,557 639%
Healthsmart Ppo-All Other Plans $1,619 664%
Blue Bell Creameries Emp-All Plans $1,661 681%
Cigna $1,661 681%
Americas Health Plan-All Plans $1,764 724%
Beech Street-All Plans $1,764 724%
Directcare America-All Plans $1,764 724%
Galaxy Ppo - All Plans $1,764 724%
Health Star Comm Ip/Op Only - All Plans $1,764 724%
Medcorp Southwest Ppo-All Plans $1,764 724%
Medical Control Ppo-All Plans $1,764 724%
Phcs Multiplan - All Plans $1,764 724%
Aetna $1,868 766%
Healthsmart Work Comp $1,868 766%
Prime Health Svcs Ppo-All Other Plans $1,868 766%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1200 Carl Ramert Drive, Yoakum, TX 77995
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals