CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (with and without contrast)

Facility: Savannah Health Services LLC DBA Memorial Health University Medical Center

Billing Code: 70553 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70553
  • Insurance Median: $417
  • Cash Discount Price: $7,734
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.17x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (with and without contrast) at Savannah Health Services LLC DBA Memorial Health University Medical Center is $417. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $7,734. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 1.17x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4700 Waters Avenue, Savannah, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$7,734

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$417

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: $7,734 (2170%)
Insurance Median: $417 (117%)
Cash: $7,734 (2170% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $417 (117% 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.

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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 $57 - $315 16%
Health One Alliance $369 104%
Aetna $417 - $4,264 117%
Ambetter / Centene $514 144%
United $828 - $3,480 232%
Prime Health $898 252%
Employer'S Health Network $917 257%
Wellcare $999 280%
Absolute Total Care $1,392 391%
Nhc Advantage $1,469 412%
Peach State $1,547 434%
Blue Choice $1,613 453%
Memorial Health Plan $1,701 477%
Amerigroup $1,903 534%
Cigna $6,187 1736%
Novanet $6,961 1953%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4700 Waters Avenue, Savannah, GA 31404
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals