CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (with and without contrast)

Facility: Page Hospital

Billing Code: 70553 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70553
  • Insurance Median: $279
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,771
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.78x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (with and without contrast) at Page Hospital is $279. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,771. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 0.78x the Medicare baseline. Located in 501 North Navajo Drive, Page, AZ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,771

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$279

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: $1,771 (497%)
Insurance Median: $279 (78%)
Cash: $1,771 (497% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $279 (78% 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
Humana $100 - $1,875 28%
Plotkin Health $132 - $2,488 37%
Aetna $147 - $5,019 41%
Arizona Physicians Ipa $156 - $2,930 44%
Banner Health $156 - $2,930 44%
Banner University Health Plan $156 - $2,930 44%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $156 - $4,362 44%
Care 1St $156 - $2,930 44%
Cigna $156 - $5,091 44%
Gila River Health Care Corporation $156 - $2,930 44%
Health Choice Arizona, Inc. $156 - $3,566 44%
Health Net $156 - $4,336 44%
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan $156 - $2,930 44%
Mercy Care $156 - $2,930 44%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance Corp - Va Ccn $156 - $2,930 44%
Upmc Health Plan $156 - $2,930 44%
Wellpoint $156 - $2,930 44%
Carelon $164 - $3,076 46%
Arizona Priority Care $171 - $3,223 48%
Devoted Health Services $171 - $3,223 48%
Gold Kidney Health Plan $171 - $3,223 48%
Quiktrip Corporation $206 - $3,870 58%
Coconino County Sheriff'S Department $215 - $4,035 60%
Oscar Health Plan $257 - $4,834 72%
Provider Network Of America $265 - $4,975 74%
Arizona Medical Network $279 - $5,252 78%
National Healthcare Solutions Inc (Nhsi) And Vip Universal Medical Insurance Group (Vumi) $279 - $5,252 78%
UnitedHealthcare $2,930 - $3,040 822%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 501 North Navajo Drive, Page, AZ 86040
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals