CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (no contrast)

Facility: Crossing Rivers Health Medical Center

Billing Code: 70551 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70551
Insurance Median: $4,342
Cash Discount Price: $4,570
vs. Medicare Baseline: 17.81x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (no contrast) at Crossing Rivers Health Medical Center is $4,342. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,570. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 17.81x the Medicare baseline. Located in 37868 Us Hwy 18, Prairie Du Chien, WI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$4,570

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$4,342

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: $4,570 (1875%)

Insurance Median: $4,342 (1781%)

Cash: $4,570 (1875% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $4,342 (1781% 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 1781% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1681%). 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
Amerigroup Mcaid-All Other Plans	$516	212%
Iowa Total Care Mcaid-All Plans	$516	212%
Amerigroup Mcr Adv	$1,919	787%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,919 - $4,433	787%
Security Hlth Mcr Adv	$1,919	787%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,919	787%
Humana	$1,939 - $4,387	795%
Quartz - All Plans	$3,656	1500%
Dean Health Plan - All Plans	$4,342	1781%
Medica Comm - All Other Plans	$4,342	1781%
Medica Hp Solutions	$4,342	1781%
Security Hlth Comm - All Other Plans	$4,342	1781%
Health Trad Hp - All Plans	$4,387	1800%
Wea Provider Ntwrk - All Plans	$4,387	1800%
Cigna	$4,433	1819%
First Health - All Plans	$4,433	1819%
Geha - All Plans	$4,433	1819%
Group Health Co-Op - All Plans	$4,433	1819%
Health Partners - All Plans	$4,433	1819%
Medical Associates Hp - All Plans	$4,433	1819%
Preferred Health Choice - All Plans	$4,433	1819%
Wps - All Plans	$4,433	1819%

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 $4,570.
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 Crossing Rivers Health Medical 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.