CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (with and without contrast)

Facility: HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital

Billing Code: 70553 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70553
Insurance Median: $3,418
Cash Discount Price: $12,726
vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.59x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (with and without contrast) at HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital is $3,418. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $12,726. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 9.59x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5731 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$12,726

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,418

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: $12,726 (3570%)

Insurance Median: $3,418 (959%)

Cash: $12,726 (3570% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $3,418 (959% 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 959% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 859%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Optimum Group Members	$598	168%
United	$828 - $5,727	232%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Health	$916	257%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Optimum	$916	257%
Freedom Health Care	$993	279%
Optimum Healthcare	$993	279%
Avmed	$1,080 - $3,418	303%
Aetna	$1,101 - $3,818	309%
Simply Healthcare	$1,960	550%
Molina	$2,418 - $3,436	678%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$3,245	910%
Corvel Corporation	$3,633	1019%
Rockport Healthcare Group	$3,633	1019%
Prime Health	$3,709	1041%
Behealthy America	$4,963	1392%
Beacon Health Options	$6,363	1785%
Plotkin Health	$6,363	1785%
Prime Health Sheriff	$6,363	1785%
Evolutions Healthcare Systems	$6,999 - $11,708	1964%
Multiplan	$9,544 - $10,817	2678%
Evernorth	$10,180	2856%

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 $12,726.
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 HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors 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.