CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (with and without contrast)

Facility: Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 70553 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70553
Insurance Median: $2,328
Cash Discount Price: $2,260
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.53x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (with and without contrast) at Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital is $2,328. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,260. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 6.53x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1310 West Seventh Street, Kaplan, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,260

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,328

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: $2,260 (634%)

Insurance Median: $2,328 (653%)

Cash: $2,260 (634% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,328 (653% 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 653% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 553%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,169 - $2,260	328%
Verity Commercial And First Choice Network	$1,758	493%
Aetna	$2,260 - $3,905	634%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp)	$2,260	634%
Humana	$2,260 - $3,905	634%
Medicare (plans)	$2,260	634%
Ochsner Health Plan	$2,260	634%
UnitedHealthcare	$2,260 - $3,905	634%
Wellcare Of Louisiana	$2,260	634%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan)	$2,328	653%
Tricare	$2,632	738%
Cigna	$3,515	986%
Zelis	$3,515	986%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana)	$3,905	1096%
Healthy Blue (Healthy Louisiana)	$3,905	1096%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana)	$3,905	1096%

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 $2,260.
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 Abrom Kaplan 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.