CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (with and without contrast)

Facility: Clarinda Regional Health Center

Billing Code: 70553 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70553
Insurance Median: $2,601
Cash Discount Price: $2,922
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.30x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (with and without contrast) at Clarinda Regional Health Center is $2,601. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,922. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 7.30x the Medicare baseline. Located in 220 Essie Davison Drive, Clarinda, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,922

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,601

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: $2,922 (820%)

Insurance Median: $2,601 (730%)

Cash: $2,922 (820% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,601 (730% 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 730% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 630%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Ambetter / Centene	$2,377 - $2,576	667%
Molina Mcr Adv-All Plans	$2,377	667%
UnitedHealthcare	$2,377 - $4,705	667%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$2,425 - $3,962	680%
Ia Total Care Mcaid-All Plans	$2,601	730%
Amerigroup Ia Mcaid-All Plans	$2,627	737%
Geha-All Plans	$4,606	1292%
Coventry Health-All Other Plans	$4,656	1306%
Midlands Choice-All Plans	$4,705	1320%
Multiplan-All Plans	$4,705	1320%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $2,922.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 70553.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Clarinda Regional Health Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 70553.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.