CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (no contrast)

Facility: Methodist McKinney Hospital

Billing Code: 70551 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70551
Insurance Median: $273
Cash Discount Price: $2,324
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.12x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (no contrast) at Methodist McKinney Hospital is $273. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,324. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 1.12x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8000 W Eldorado Pkwy Bldg C Suite C, McKinney, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,324

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$273

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: $2,324 (953%)

Insurance Median: $273 (112%)

Cash: $2,324 (953% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $273 (112% 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
Champva [1000]	$232	95%
Tricare	$232	95%
Triwest Wps [8010]	$232	95%
Veterans Administration [9001]	$232	95%
Aetna	$234 - $1,489	96%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$234 - $664	96%
Medicare (plans)	$234 - $251	96%
UnitedHealthcare	$234 - $251	96%
Ust Health Proof [1005]	$234	96%
Wellcare [7016]	$234	96%
American Health Advantage Of Texas [7099]	$246	101%
Cigna	$246 - $248	101%
Globalhealth [1003]	$246	101%
Procare Advantage [7018]	$246	101%
Humana	$248	102%
Southwestern Health Resources Swhr [7015]	$248	102%
Provider Partners Health Plan [7025]	$253	104%
Alternative Service Concepts [8005]	$293	120%
Oscar Insurance Company [2057]	$305	125%
Bright Healthcare [2222]	$328	135%
Molina [3017]	$340	139%
Wellpoint Marketplace Exchange [3071]	$363	149%
90 Degree Benefit [3057]	$387	159%
Allied National [2031]	$387	159%
Entrust/90 Degree [2058]	$387	159%
Ambetter / Centene	$401	164%
Imperial Insurance Companies [3073]	$422	173%
Evry Health [1013]	$469	192%
Sana Benefits [3069]	$469	192%
Velocity [3070]	$469	192%
Friday Health Plan [2061]	$850	349%
Web Tpa [3049]	$1,340 - $1,489	550%

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 $2,324.
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 Methodist McKinney 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.