CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (no contrast)

Facility: Lds Hospital

Billing Code: 70551 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70551
  • Insurance Median: $2,803
  • Cash Discount Price: $3,284
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.50x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (no contrast) at Lds Hospital is $2,803. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,284. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 11.50x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8Th Avenue and C Street, Salt Lake City, UT.
Cash / Self-Pay
$3,284

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$2,803

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: $3,284 (1347%)
Insurance Median: $2,803 (1150%)
Cash: $3,284 (1347% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $2,803 (1150% 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 1150% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1050%). 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
Donor Connect $52 - $1,225 21%
Aetna $69 - $4,020 28%
American Health $69 - $241 28%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $69 - $3,594 28%
Health Partners Of Nevada $69 - $241 28%
Humana $69 - $253 28%
Molina $69 - $3,878 28%
Selecthealth $69 - $2,393 28%
Southwest Behavioral Health $69 - $223 28%
UnitedHealthcare $69 - $4,020 28%
Triwest $232 95%
Health Plan Of Nevada $241 - $1,419 99%
Healthy U $241 99%
Intermountain Caregiver Plan $654 - $2,279 268%
Awh Connected $1,064 - $3,050 436%
Byu Athletics $1,064 - $3,405 436%
Campbell Scientific $1,064 - $3,405 436%
Deseret Mutual $1,064 - $2,743 436%
Emi $1,064 - $2,554 436%
Emi Health $1,064 - $3,282 436%
Franklin County $1,064 - $3,405 436%
Ifit $1,064 - $3,405 436%
Juniper Systems $1,064 - $3,405 436%
Lw Miller $1,064 - $3,405 436%
Pehp $1,064 - $4,209 436%
Tanner Llc $1,064 - $3,405 436%
Utah Tech $1,064 - $3,405 436%
Cigna $2,537 - $4,020 1041%
Byu Risk Management $2,819 - $3,452 1156%
Corporation Of The President $2,819 - $3,452 1156%
Wcf Insurance $2,819 - $3,452 1156%
Corvel Corporation $2,899 - $3,405 1189%
Managed Care Admin $2,899 - $3,689 1189%
Injury Care Of Nevada $3,020 - $3,547 1239%
Prodegi Corp Benefit $3,302 - $3,878 1355%
Uofu $3,302 - $3,878 1355%
Springtide $3,342 - $3,925 1371%
Altius Mhnet Behavioral Health $3,423 - $4,020 1404%
First Choice $3,423 - $4,020 1404%
Global Excel $3,423 - $4,020 1404%
Medcare International $3,423 - $4,020 1404%
Motivhealth $3,423 - $4,020 1404%
Utah Behavioral Health Network $3,423 - $4,020 1404%
Wise Network $3,423 - $4,020 1404%
Hygeia Corporation $3,624 - $4,256 1487%

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Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 8Th Avenue and C Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84143
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals