CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (with and without contrast)

Facility: Norton Clark Hospital

Billing Code: 70553 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70553
Insurance Median: $385
Cash Discount Price: $1,021
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.08x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (with and without contrast) at Norton Clark Hospital is $385. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,021. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 1.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1220 Missouri Ave, Jeffersonville, IN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,021

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$385

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: $1,021 (286%)

Insurance Median: $385 (108%)

Cash: $1,021 (286% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $385 (108% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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	$194 - $3,360	54%
Caresource Indiana Healthy Indiana Plan (Hip)	$194	54%
Humana	$194	54%
Managed Health Services (Mhs) Hoosier Care Connect	$194	54%
Managed Health Services (Mhs) Hoosier Healthwise (Hhw)	$194	54%
Caresource Indiana Hoosier Healthwise (Hhw)	$200	56%
UnitedHealthcare	$200 - $620	56%
Mdwise Hoosier Healthwise (Hhw)	$204	57%
Molina Healthcare Of Indiana	$206 - $385	58%
Managed Health Services (Mhs) Healthy Indiana Plan (Hip)	$374	105%
Mdwise Health Indiana Plan (Hip)	$374	105%
Aetna	$385 - $600	108%
Communicare Advantage	$385	108%
Managed Health Services (Mhs)	$393 - $542	110%
Cigna	$2,971	834%
Ppom	$6,380	1790%

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 $1,021.
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 Norton Clark Hospital 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.