CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (with and without contrast)

Facility: Sartori Memorial Hospital, Inc

Billing Code: 70553 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70553
  • Insurance Median: $536
  • Cash Discount Price: $3,315
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.50x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (with and without contrast) at Sartori Memorial Hospital, Inc is $536. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,315. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 1.50x the Medicare baseline. Located in 515 College Street, Cedar Falls, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$3,315

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$536

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: $3,315 (930%)
Insurance Median: $536 (150%)
Cash: $3,315 (930% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $536 (150% 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
Aetna $329 - $1,496 92%
Medicare (plans) $329 - $342 92%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $332 - $356 93%
UnitedHealthcare $335 - $5,100 94%
Iowa Total Care $350 98%
Medicaid / KanCare $354 - $355 99%
Bcn Domestic $356 100%
Blue Benefit Administrators Of Massachusetts $356 100%
Blue Care Network $356 100%
Blue Distinction Transplant $356 100%
Blue Shield - Ca $356 100%
Blue Shield - Id (Regence) $356 100%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Northeastern $356 100%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Western $356 100%
Blue Shield - Pa (Highmark) $356 100%
Blue Shield - Wa (Regence) $356 100%
Kaiser Domestic $356 100%
Pre-Employment $356 100%
Wc Domestic $356 100%
Amish Hospital Aid $446 125%
Oscar $515 144%
Centivo $557 156%
Ambetter / Centene $563 158%
Claimdoc $674 189%
Nova $674 189%
Geha $829 233%
Health Choices $1,198 336%
Medical Associates $1,198 336%
Allied Benefit Systems $1,496 420%
Asr Health Benefits $1,496 420%
Coventry $1,496 420%
First Health $1,496 420%
Lucent Health $1,496 420%
Luminare Health $1,496 420%
Medical Mutual $1,496 420%
Meritain $1,496 420%
Webtpa $1,496 420%
Health Partners $1,668 468%
Auxiant $3,621 1016%
Cigna $3,621 1016%
Medica $3,621 1016%
Midlands $3,621 1016%
Midlands Choice $3,621 1016%
Iowa Dept Of Public Health $5,100 1431%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 515 College Street, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals