CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (no contrast)

Facility: Ivinson Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 70551 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70551
  • Insurance Median: $2,612
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,749
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.72x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (no contrast) at Ivinson Memorial Hospital is $2,612. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,749. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 10.72x the Medicare baseline. Located in 255 N 30Th, Laramie, WY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,749

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$2,612

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: $2,749 (1128%)
Insurance Median: $2,612 (1072%)
Cash: $2,749 (1128% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $2,612 (1072% 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 1072% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 972%). 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
Cms $242 99%
Wise Networks $2,557 1049%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $2,584 1060%
Cigna $2,584 1060%
Great West Life $2,584 1060%
Altius $2,612 1072%
Coventry $2,612 1072%
First Health $2,612 1072%
Midlands Choice $2,612 1072%
UnitedHealthcare $2,612 1072%
Aetna $2,639 1083%
Assurant $2,639 1083%
Health Information Network $2,639 1083%
Meritain $2,639 1083%
Rci Insurance Group $2,639 1083%
Starmark $2,639 1083%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 255 N 30Th, Laramie, WY 82072
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals