CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (with and without contrast)

Facility: Viera Hospital

Billing Code: 70553 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70553
  • Insurance Median: $1,989
  • Cash Discount Price: $991
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.58x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (with and without contrast) at Viera Hospital is $1,989. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $991. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 5.58x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8745 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$991

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,989

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: $991 (278%)
Insurance Median: $1,989 (558%)
Cash: $991 (278% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,989 (558% 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 558% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 458%). 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
UnitedHealthcare $111 - $3,962 31%
Health First Health Plan $197 - $1,181 55%
Molina Healthcare $255 - $4,437 72%
Humana $260 - $3,962 73%
Aetna $267 - $4,358 75%
Amerigroup $267 - $3,962 75%
Sunshine Health Plan $267 - $4,160 75%
Corizon Health $364 102%
Florida Healthcare Plans $1,252 351%
Cigna $1,525 - $1,632 428%
Disney Cruise Line $2,377 667%
Prime Heath Services, Inc. $2,972 834%
Multiplan $3,170 889%
Florida Blue $4,221 - $4,411 1184%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 8745 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL 32940
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals