CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (with and without contrast)

Facility: Monroe Surgical Hospital

Billing Code: 70553 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70553
Insurance Median: $553
Cash Discount Price: $2,145
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.55x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (with and without contrast) at Monroe Surgical Hospital is $553. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,145. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 1.55x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2408 Broadmoor Blvd, Monroe, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,145

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$553

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: $2,145 (602%)

Insurance Median: $553 (155%)

Cash: $2,145 (602% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $553 (155% 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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	$316 - $2,002	89%
Blue_Cross_Blue_Shield	$316 - $635	89%
Ford_Bacon_And_Davis	$316	89%
Humana	$316 - $553	89%
Medicare (plans)	$316	89%
UnitedHealthcare	$316 - $1,937	89%
Vantage	$316 - $553	89%
Healthy_Blue	$367	103%
Medicaid / KanCare	$367	103%
Insurance_Systems_Smso_Employee	$395	111%
Insurance_Systems	$442	124%
Verity	$586	164%
Gilsbar	$679	191%
First_Health	$2,000	561%
Cigna	$2,145	602%
Ima	$2,288	642%
Beech_St	$2,428	681%
Workers_Comp	$2,574	722%

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 $2,145.
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 Monroe Surgical 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.