CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (with and without contrast)

Facility: Baptist Medical Center - Nassau

Billing Code: 70553 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70553
  • Insurance Median: $1,512
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,815
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.24x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (with and without contrast) at Baptist Medical Center - Nassau is $1,512. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,815. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 4.24x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1250 S 18Th St, Fernandina Beach, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,815

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,512

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: $2,815 (790%)
Insurance Median: $1,512 (424%)
Cash: $2,815 (790% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,512 (424% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 424% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 324%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Amerigroup Of Georgia $255 72%
Daniel Memorial $255 72%
Humana $255 72%
Nassaua County Sheriff'S Office $255 72%
Corvel $259 - $4,449 73%
Coventry Workers Comp $259 - $4,449 73%
Simply Healthcare Plans $267 - $306 75%
Simply Healthcare Plans - Cha $267 75%
Amerihealth Caritas $280 79%
Florida Community Care $280 - $376 79%
Sunshine State Health Plan $280 79%
United Community Plan $280 79%
Vivida Health $280 79%
Molina Healthcare Of Florida $303 85%
Aetna $306 - $3,632 86%
Community Hospice Of Northeast Florida $358 100%
Pace $358 100%
Tomorrow'S Rainbow $358 100%
Va Ccn $358 100%
UnitedHealthcare $362 - $2,229 102%
Devoted $380 107%
Upmc $394 111%
Ambetter / Centene $860 241%
Avmed $932 - $3,405 261%
Centivo $1,040 - $3,859 292%
Fscj Student Insurance $1,200 337%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $1,317 - $2,951 369%
Borland Groover $1,816 509%
Occunet $1,816 509%
Northeast Florida State Hospital $1,907 535%
Capital Health Plan $2,088 586%
Geo Group $2,270 637%
Watchtower $2,497 701%
Savannah Grand Of Amelia Island $2,724 764%
Cigna $2,815 - $3,469 790%
Suddath Company $2,860 802%
Medicaid / KanCare $2,951 828%
Peach State Health Plan $2,951 828%
Phcs $3,405 955%
Evolutions Healthcare $4,086 1146%
Multiplan $4,086 1146%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1250 S 18Th St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals