CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (with and without contrast)

Facility: Orthocolorado Hosp at St Anthony Med Campus

Billing Code: 70553 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70553
Insurance Median: $615
Cash Discount Price: $3,938
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.73x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (with and without contrast) at Orthocolorado Hosp at St Anthony Med Campus is $615. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,938. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 1.73x the Medicare baseline. Located in 11650 W 2Nd Pl, Lakewood, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,938

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$615

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: $3,938 (1105%)

Insurance Median: $615 (173%)

Cash: $3,938 (1105% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $615 (173% 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
UnitedHealthcare	$214 - $828	60%
Aetna	$216 - $615	61%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$216 - $746	61%
Cigna	$216 - $585	61%
Devoted Health	$216	61%
Humana	$216	61%
Innovage	$216	61%
Kaiser	$216 - $2,712	61%
Medicare (plans)	$216	61%
Direct To Employer	$461 - $3,938	129%
Centura Employee Plan	$543	152%
Peak Health	$619 - $3,840	174%
Multiplan	$815 - $8,368	229%
United Colorado Doctor'S Plan	$828	232%
Denver Health	$2,323	652%

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 $3,938.
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 Orthocolorado Hosp at St Anthony Med Campus 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.