CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (with and without contrast)

Facility: Yuma Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 70553 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70553
Insurance Median: $115
Cash Discount Price: $3,788
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.32x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (with and without contrast) at Yuma Regional Medical Center is $115. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,788. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 0.32x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2400 South Avenue A, Yuma, AZ.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,788

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$115

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: $3,788 (1063%)

Insurance Median: $115 (32%)

Cash: $3,788 (1063% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $115 (32% 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.

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	$83 - $5,244	23%
Aetna	$88 - $4,487	25%
Humana	$88 - $5,536	25%
Uahp	$98 - $379	27%
Cenpatico	$104 - $359	29%
Naphcare	$104 - $359	29%
UnitedHealthcare	$104 - $5,419	29%
Mercy Care	$114 - $417	32%
Cigna	$124 - $5,652	35%

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 $3,788.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 70553.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Yuma Regional Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 70553.
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.