CMS Price Transparency Data
MRI, brain (with and without contrast)
Facility: Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas
Billing Code: 70553 (CPT)
Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
- CPT Billing Code: 70553
- Insurance Median: $590
- Cash Discount Price: $2,961
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.66x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (with and without contrast) at Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas is $590. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,961. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 1.66x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2710 South Rife Medical Lane, Rogers, AR.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,961
Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.
Insurance Median
$590
Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.
Medicare Reference Rate
$356.43
Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.
Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare
Medicare Reference Baseline: $356.43 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $2,961 (831%)
Insurance Median: $590 (166%)
Cash: $2,961 (831% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $590 (166% of Medicare)
Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $356.43 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.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Medicaid / KanCare | $183 - $734 | 51% |
| Aetna | $280 - $1,344 | 79% |
| Humana | $280 - $3,644 | 79% |
| American Health Advantage Of Mo Mcr [20264] | $321 | 90% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $321 - $352 | 90% |
| Cherokee Nation Health Serv Contracted [320066] | $321 | 90% |
| Cigna | $321 - $1,129 | 90% |
| Cross Timbers Hospice [20098] | $321 | 90% |
| Dept Of Veteran Affairs Contracted [320106] | $321 | 90% |
| Elara Caring Aspire Hospice Contracted [320433] | $321 | 90% |
| Elara Caring Aspire Hospice [20433] | $321 | 90% |
| Globalhealth Contracted [320145] | $321 | 90% |
| Halo Hcr Inc Hospice Contracted [320432] | $321 | 90% |
| Halo Hcr Inc Hospice [20432] | $321 | 90% |
| Independent Health [20197] | $321 | 90% |
| Jordan Valley Senior Care Pace [20515] | $321 | 90% |
| Kindful Hospice Contracted [320434] | $321 | 90% |
| Kindful Hospice [20434] | $321 | 90% |
| Medical Associates Health [20444] | $321 | 90% |
| Medicare (plans) | $321 - $334 | 90% |
| Mercy Hospice Okc [20252] | $321 | 90% |
| Pace Of The Ozarks [20518] | $321 | 90% |
| Provider Partners Health Plans Contracted [320450] | $321 | 90% |
| Qual Choice Contracted [320325] | $321 | 90% |
| Spina Bifida Hlthcare Benefit [20506] | $321 | 90% |
| Tribute Health Plan Mcr [20338] | $321 | 90% |
| Tricare | $321 | 90% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $321 - $764 | 90% |
| Valir Pace [20503] | $321 | 90% |
| Wellfirst Health Mcr [20443] | $321 | 90% |
| Usable Contracted [320409] | $352 | 99% |
| St Johns Mercy Rehab Llc Contracted [320359] | $360 | 101% |
| St Johns Mercy Rehab Llc [20359] | $360 | 101% |
| Ambetter / Centene | $459 | 129% |
| Home State Health Plan Contracted [320187] | $459 | 129% |
| Novasys Contracted [320285] | $459 - $654 | 129% |
| Arkansas Department Of Health [20036] | $578 | 162% |
| Summit Community Care Contracted [320368] | $578 | 162% |
| Summit Community Care [20368] | $578 | 162% |
| United Medical Resources Contracted [320454] | $764 | 214% |
| Mercy Interfacility [20513] | $829 | 233% |
| Health Choice Contracted [320166] | $893 | 251% |
| Aither Health Contracted [320449] | $1,139 | 320% |
| Edison Health Solutions Contracted [320502] | $1,139 | 320% |
| Mercy Benefit Admin Contracted [320251] | $1,139 - $2,733 | 320% |
| Yuzu Health Contracted [320521] | $1,139 | 320% |
| Arkansas Total Care Contracted [320039] | $1,312 | 368% |
| Arkansas Total Care [20039] | $1,312 | 368% |
| Employers Health Coalition Contracted [320116] | $1,409 | 395% |
| Qual Choice Contracted [320324] | $1,823 | 511% |
| First Health Contracted [320128] | $1,885 | 529% |
| Municipal Health Plan Contracted [320271] | $2,100 | 589% |
| 90 Degree Benefits Contracted [320436] | $2,278 | 639% |
| Show-Me Health Administrators Contracted [320483] | $2,278 | 639% |
| Auxiant Contracted [320462] | $2,733 - $2,961 | 767% |
| Ebms Contracted [320493] | $2,733 | 767% |
| Healthlink Contracted [320179] | $2,733 - $2,961 | 767% |
| Imagine 360 Contracted [320494] | $2,733 | 767% |
| Reflect Health Contracted [320492] | $2,733 | 767% |
| Benefit Management Contracted [320052] | $2,961 | 831% |
| Federal Medical Center Contracted [320127] | $2,961 | 831% |
| Insurance System Inc Contracted [320465] | $2,961 | 831% |
| Personify Health Contracted [320051] | $2,961 | 831% |
| Point C Contracted [320238] | $2,961 | 831% |
| Preferred Health Plan Contracted [320522] | $2,961 | 831% |
| Tri State Healthcare Coalition Contracted [320379] | $2,961 | 831% |
| Workers Comp [20426] | $2,961 | 831% |
| Private Health Care Systems Contracted [320320] | $3,325 | 933% |
| Private Health Care Systems [20320] | $3,325 | 933% |
| Ppo Plus Contracted [320310] | $3,416 | 958% |
| Healthscope Contracted [320182] | $3,644 | 1022% |
| Multiplan Contracted [320270] | $3,872 | 1086% |
| Multiplan [20270] | $3,872 | 1086% |