CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (no contrast)

Facility: TMC- Bonham Hospital

Billing Code: 70551 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70551
Insurance Median: $4,846
Cash Discount Price: $2,206
vs. Medicare Baseline: 19.88x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (no contrast) at TMC- Bonham Hospital is $4,846. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,206. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 19.88x the Medicare baseline. Located in 504 Lipscomb Street, Bonham, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,206

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$4,846

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: $2,206 (905%)

Insurance Median: $4,846 (1988%)

Cash: $2,206 (905% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $4,846 (1988% 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 1988% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1888%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Remaining Deductible ($)

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
UnitedHealthcare	$2,974	1220%
Cigna	$3,248	1332%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$4,345	1782%
Aetna	$4,846	1988%
Healthsmart	$5,013	2056%
Coventry	$5,214	2139%
Superior	$9,023	3701%

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 $2,206.
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 TMC- Bonham 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.