CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (with and without contrast)

Facility: St Rose Hospital

Billing Code: 70553 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70553
  • Insurance Median: $678
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,157
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.90x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (with and without contrast) at St Rose Hospital is $678. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,157. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 1.90x the Medicare baseline. Located in 27200 Calaroga Ave, Hayward, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,157

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$678

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: $1,157 (325%)
Insurance Median: $678 (190%)
Cash: $1,157 (325% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $678 (190% 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
Cigna $345 - $2,893 97%
Healthnet Of California $345 - $2,700 97%
UnitedHealthcare $345 - $1,900 97%
Centers For Elder Independence $471 132%
Aetna $496 - $1,600 139%
Brown & Toland $496 139%
Humana $496 139%
Imperial Health Senior $496 139%
Medicare (plans) $496 139%
Canopy $943 265%
Blue Shield $1,240 348%
Blue Shield Affinity $1,240 348%
Blue Shield Hill $1,240 348%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $1,769 496%
Interplan $2,700 758%
Multiplan Inc $2,970 833%
Kaiser Foundation Hospitals $3,086 866%
Preferred Health Network $3,279 920%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 27200 Calaroga Ave, Hayward, CA 94545
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals