CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (with and without contrast)

Facility: HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital

Billing Code: 70553 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70553
  • Insurance Median: $3,533
  • Cash Discount Price: $18,038
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.91x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (with and without contrast) at HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital is $3,533. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $18,038. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 9.91x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1700 S 23Rd St, Fort Pierce, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$18,038

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$3,533

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: $18,038 (5061%)
Insurance Median: $3,533 (991%)
Cash: $18,038 (5061% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $3,533 (991% 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 991% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 891%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $260 - $18,086 73%
Pinnacol Workers Comp $592 166%
Multiplan $617 - $21,997 173%
United $626 - $10,998 176%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan $828 232%
Freedom Health $1,001 281%
Optimum $1,001 281%
Avmed $1,088 - $5,818 305%
Aetna $1,499 - $3,491 421%
Simply Healthcare Plans $1,513 424%
Molina $2,211 - $3,142 620%
Health Sun Health Plan $2,478 695%
Sunshine State Health Plan $2,967 832%
Vail Health $3,715 1042%
Corvel Corporation $3,729 1046%
Careworks (Rockport) $3,807 1068%
Prime Health $3,807 - $21,997 1068%
Office Of Sheiff Highland Co $4,073 1143%
United Ppo $5,120 1436%
Plotkin Health $5,818 1632%
Prime Health Sherriff $5,818 1632%
Bright Health $7,332 2057%
Evernorth Bh $9,309 2612%
Cigna $15,642 4389%
Western Plains Community Health $15,887 4457%
Northcare $17,109 4800%
Physician Health Partners $17,109 4800%
Medical Development International $19,553 5486%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1700 S 23Rd St, Fort Pierce, FL 34950
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals