CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (with and without contrast)

Facility: Oroville Hospital

Billing Code: 70553 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70553
Insurance Median: $404
Cash Discount Price: $1,609
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.13x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (with and without contrast) at Oroville Hospital is $404. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,609. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 1.13x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2767 Olive Highway, Oroville, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,609

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$404

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: $1,609 (451%)

Insurance Median: $404 (113%)

Cash: $1,609 (451% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $404 (113% 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	$113 - $6,617	32%
Butte County	$145 - $2,094	41%
Cigna	$334 - $4,812	94%
Coventry Health Care	$334 - $4,812	94%
Health Net	$334 - $4,812	94%
Multiplan	$334 - $4,812	94%
Interplan	$354 - $5,113	99%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$354 - $5,113	99%
UnitedHealthcare	$354 - $5,113	99%
Aetna	$366	103%
Community Care	$366	103%
Nivano Physicians Inc	$366	103%
Beech Street	$375 - $5,414	105%
Healthstar	$375 - $5,414	105%
Health Payors Organization	$396 - $5,714	111%
River City Medical Group	$403	113%
Blue Shield Of California	$404 - $5,835	113%
Partnership Healthplan Of California	$605	170%
Blue Shield Value Network	$1,014	284%

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 $1,609.
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 Oroville Hospital 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.