CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (with and without contrast)

Facility: Byrd Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 70553 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70553
  • Insurance Median: $4,760
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,416
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 13.35x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (with and without contrast) at Byrd Regional Hospital is $4,760. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,416. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 13.35x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1020 Fertitta Blvd, Leesville, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,416

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$4,760

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: $2,416 (678%)
Insurance Median: $4,760 (1335%)
Cash: $2,416 (678% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $4,760 (1335% 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 1335% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1235%). 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
Aetna $270 - $8,054 76%
Coventry Healthcare Of La $270 - $4,808 76%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $663 186%
Amerihealth Caritas $1,046 - $1,140 293%
Correct Care Int Hth $1,046 - $1,140 293%
Healthy Blue $1,046 - $1,140 293%
La Healthcare Conn Mdcaid $1,046 - $1,140 293%
Medicaid / KanCare $1,046 - $1,140 293%
UnitedHealthcare $1,046 - $8,054 293%
Humana $1,151 - $1,255 323%
Self Pay $2,416 678%
Cigna $4,760 - $5,122 1335%
Verity Health $5,637 1582%
Us Dept Of Labor $7,248 2033%
Workers Comp $7,248 2033%
Aflac $8,054 2260%
American Health Advantage $8,054 2260%
Amfirst $8,054 2260%
Hospice Of Leesville $8,054 2260%
Industrial $8,054 2260%
Misc Comm $8,054 2260%
Mischmoppo $8,054 2260%
Mutual Of Omaha $8,054 2260%
Mva $8,054 2260%
Phcs Private Health $8,054 2260%
Physicans Mutual $8,054 2260%
State Farm Insurance $8,054 2260%
Sterling $8,054 2260%
Stonetrust $8,054 2260%
Tri Parish Rehab $8,054 2260%
United Teacher Asso $8,054 2260%
Web Tpa $8,054 2260%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1020 Fertitta Blvd, Leesville, LA 71446
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals