CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (with and without contrast)

Facility: HCA Florida Capital Hospital

Billing Code: 70553 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70553
  • Insurance Median: $2,637
  • Cash Discount Price: $5,274
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.40x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (with and without contrast) at HCA Florida Capital Hospital is $2,637. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $5,274. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 7.40x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2626 Capital Medical Blvd, Tallahassee, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$5,274

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$2,637

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: $5,274 (1480%)
Insurance Median: $2,637 (740%)
Cash: $5,274 (1480% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $2,637 (740% 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 740% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 640%). 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
Simply $812 228%
United $828 - $2,373 232%
Molina Healthcare $1,002 - $1,688 281%
Aetna $1,256 - $1,885 352%
Sunshine State Health Plan $1,345 377%
Avmed $2,637 - $3,418 740%
Plotkin Health $2,637 740%
Prime Health Sheriff $2,637 740%
Corvel Corporation $3,329 934%
Prime Health $3,399 954%
Careworks (Rockport Community) $3,504 983%
Multiplan $4,113 - $4,483 1154%
Evernorth $4,219 1184%
Evolutions Healthcare $4,483 1258%
Ppo Next $4,483 1258%
Novanet $4,746 1332%
Beacon Health Options $5,274 1480%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2626 Capital Medical Blvd, Tallahassee, FL 32308
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals