CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (with and without contrast)

Facility: Mt Sinai Hospital Medical Center

Billing Code: 70553 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70553
  • Insurance Median: $389
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,149
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.09x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (with and without contrast) at Mt Sinai Hospital Medical Center is $389. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,149. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 1.09x the Medicare baseline. Located in 15Th Street at California, Chicago, IL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,149

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$389

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: $2,149 (603%)
Insurance Median: $389 (109%)
Cash: $2,149 (603% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $389 (109% 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
Partners In Hlth - All Plans $113 - $2,343 32%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $126 - $3,724 35%
Healthlink Hmo $141 - $2,928 40%
Healthlink Ppo - All Other Plans $141 - $2,928 40%
Compsych Ip/Op Only - All Plans $169 - $3,514 47%
Hfn Platinum $183 - $3,807 51%
Multiplan Primary Ntwrk/Phcs - All Other Plans $197 - $4,100 55%
Hfn Epo $226 - $4,685 63%
Multiplan Complementary Ntwrk $226 - $4,685 63%
Hfn Ppo - All Other Plans $248 - $5,154 70%
Ambetter / Centene $296 - $6,149 83%
Oscar - All Plans $310 - $6,149 87%
Cigna $349 - $7,239 98%
Tricare $363 102%
Va Healthnet - All Plans $363 102%
Advocate Physician Prtnrs Mcr $374 105%
Cenpatico Illinicare Dual $374 105%
Cenpatico Illinicare Mcr - All Other Plans $374 105%
Humana $374 - $18,390 105%
Lawndale Christian - All Plans $374 - $1,053 105%
Meridian/Harmony D-Snp - All Plans $374 105%
Nextlevel Hlth Icp Fhp Aca - All Plans $374 105%
UnitedHealthcare $374 - $1,532 105%
Harmony Behavioral Htlh - All Plans $385 108%
Zing Mcr Adv - All Plans $389 109%
Molina Mcr - All Other Plans $393 110%
Advocate Physician Prtnrs - All Other Plans $411 115%
Aetna $637 - $13,236 179%
Family Health Network Mcaid - All Plans $642 180%
Molina Mcaid $674 189%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 15Th Street at California, Chicago, IL 60608
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals