CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (with and without contrast)

Facility: Tristar Greenview Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 70553 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70553
  • Insurance Median: $5,074
  • Cash Discount Price: $17,028
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 14.24x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (with and without contrast) at Tristar Greenview Regional Hospital is $5,074. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $17,028. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 14.24x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1801 Ashley Circle, Bowling Green, KY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$17,028

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$5,074

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: $17,028 (4777%)
Insurance Median: $5,074 (1424%)
Cash: $17,028 (4777% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $5,074 (1424% 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 1424% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1324%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Southern Kentucky Rehab $203 57%
United $828 - $7,663 232%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $1,192 334%
Molina $1,192 334%
Humana $1,204 - $12,771 338%
Coventry Cares $2,384 669%
Prime Health $2,733 767%
Signature Advantage $3,235 908%
Cigna $5,074 1424%
Occupational Mc Alliance $13,622 3822%
Tim Davis And Associates $13,622 3822%
Up And Up $13,622 3822%
Fortified Provider Network $15,325 4300%
Multiplan $15,325 4300%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1801 Ashley Circle, Bowling Green, KY 42104
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals