CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (with and without contrast)

Facility: Finley Hospital

Billing Code: 70553 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70553
  • Insurance Median: $354
  • Cash Discount Price: $946
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.99x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (with and without contrast) at Finley Hospital is $354. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $946. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 0.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 350 North Grandview Avenue, Dubuque, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$946

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$354

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: $946 (265%)
Insurance Median: $354 (99%)
Cash: $946 (265% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $354 (99% 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 $100 - $1,221 28%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $102 - $850 29%
Molina $102 - $349 29%
Amerivantage $105 - $359 29%
Humana $105 - $359 29%
Meridian $105 - $397 29%
UnitedHealthcare $105 - $753 29%
Medical Associates Health Plan $150 - $601 42%
Cigna $211 - $1,674 59%
Bc Illinois Community $214 - $1,995 60%
Health Partners Open Network $222 - $865 62%
Wellmark Uph Self-Funded $241 - $723 68%
Dean Health Plan $311 - $2,536 87%
Amerigroup $314 88%
Iowa Total Care $314 88%
Medica Exchange Inspire $1,167 327%
Medica Exchange Insure $1,306 366%
Quartz Health $2,536 712%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 350 North Grandview Avenue, Dubuque, IA 52001
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals