CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (with and without contrast)

Facility: Franciscan Health Indianapolis

Billing Code: 70553 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70553
Insurance Median: $1,487
Cash Discount Price: $756
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.17x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (with and without contrast) at Franciscan Health Indianapolis is $1,487. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $756. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 4.17x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8111 S Emerson Ave, Indianapolis, IN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$756

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,487

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: $756 (212%)

Insurance Median: $1,487 (417%)

Cash: $756 (212% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,487 (417% 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 417% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 317%). 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

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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
Medicare (plans)	$361 - $406	101%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$539 - $1,451	151%
Unicare [1150]	$539 - $1,451	151%
Managed Care [2000]	$554 - $3,273	155%
Workers Comp [1172]	$721 - $738	202%
Mdwise [1175]	$756	212%
Medicaid / KanCare	$756 - $907	212%
Managed Health Services [1302]	$779	219%
Aetna	$846	237%
Commercial [2001]	$1,309 - $3,273	367%
Humana	$1,750	491%
UnitedHealthcare	$2,761 - $2,817	775%
United Medical Resources [1158]	$2,817	790%
United Medical Resources [1301]	$2,817	790%

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 $756.
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 Franciscan Health Indianapolis 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.