CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (with and without contrast)

Facility: Tampa General Hospital

Billing Code: 70553 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70553
Insurance Median: $397
Cash Discount Price: $2,041
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.11x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (with and without contrast) at Tampa General Hospital is $397. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,041. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 1.11x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1 Tampa General Cir, Tampa, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,041

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$397

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: $2,041 (573%)

Insurance Median: $397 (111%)

Cash: $2,041 (573% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $397 (111% 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Capital Health Plan Tallahassee	$364	102%
Aetna	$368	103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$370	104%
Care Plus Health Plans	$370	104%
Freedom Health	$372	104%
Baycare	$375	105%
Ultimate Health Plans	$383	107%
Simply Healthcare	$386 - $612	108%
Cigna	$390	109%
Longevity	$397	111%
Kaiser	$401	113%
Devoted Health	$408	114%
Molina	$546	153%
Sunshine Health	$552 - $583	155%
Health First Health Plans	$656	184%
Truli For Health	$692	194%
Oscar	$729	205%

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 $2,041.
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 Tampa General 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.