CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (with and without contrast)

Facility: Henry County Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 70553 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70553
Insurance Median: $382
Cash Discount Price: $3,118
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.07x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (with and without contrast) at Henry County Memorial Hospital is $382. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,118. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 1.07x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 N 16Th St, New Castle, IN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,118

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$382

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: $3,118 (875%)

Insurance Median: $382 (107%)

Cash: $3,118 (875% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $382 (107% 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
UnitedHealthcare	$88 - $6,629	25%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$101 - $6,233	28%
Caresource Hip	$101 - $374	28%
Humana	$101 - $7,167	28%
Caresource Mcr Adv	$103 - $382	29%
Aetna	$110 - $6,922	31%
Caresource Marketplace-All Other Plans	$136 - $711	38%
Caresource Just4Me	$152 - $936	43%
Encore Workers Comp-All Plans	$176 - $7,737	49%
Caresource Mcaid	$200 - $302	56%
Cigna	$383 - $5,538	107%
Health Alliance-All Plans	$650 - $6,922	182%
Workers Comp - All Plans	$689 - $7,330	193%

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 $3,118.
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 Henry County Memorial 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.