CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (no contrast)

Facility: Reston Hospital Center

Billing Code: 70551 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70551
Insurance Median: $1,388
Cash Discount Price: $7,305
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.69x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (no contrast) at Reston Hospital Center is $1,388. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $7,305. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 5.69x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1850 Town Center Parkway, Reston, VA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$7,305

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,388

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: $7,305 (2997%)

Insurance Median: $1,388 (569%)

Cash: $7,305 (2997% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,388 (569% 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 569% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 469%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$258 - $830	106%
United	$518 - $3,287	212%
Lifeworks	$1,388	569%
Universal Healthcare Group	$1,607	659%
Aetna	$1,915	786%
Carefirst	$2,370	972%
Greenvbrier Sporting Club	$4,383	1798%
Virginia Health Network	$5,186	2127%
Corvel	$5,259	2157%
Occunet Workers Comp	$5,844	2397%
4Most Health Network	$6,574	2697%

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 $7,305.
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 Reston Hospital 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.