CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (with and without contrast)

Facility: Richland Parish Hospital-Delhi

Billing Code: 70553 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70553
Insurance Median: $897
Cash Discount Price: $1,674
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.52x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (with and without contrast) at Richland Parish Hospital-Delhi is $897. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,674. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 2.52x the Medicare baseline. Located in 407 Cincinnati Street, Delhi, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,674

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$897

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: $1,674 (470%)

Insurance Median: $897 (252%)

Cash: $1,674 (470% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $897 (252% 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 252% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 152%). 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
Cigna	$80 - $650	22%
Aetna	$102 - $3,695	29%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$102 - $2,950	29%
Humana	$102 - $4,018	29%
Vantage Mcr Adv	$102 - $2,865	29%
UnitedHealthcare	$173 - $3,782	49%
Vantage Ppo	$183 - $4,491	51%
Vantage-All Other Plans	$183 - $4,254	51%
Multiplan-All Plans	$213 - $4,018	60%
Ppo Plus-All Plans	$296 - $3,309	83%
Galaxy Network-All Plans	$360 - $3,782	101%
Geha-All Plans	$360 - $3,309	101%
Amerihealth Caritas-All Plans	$423 - $3,695	119%
Healthy Blue Mcaid-All Plans	$423 - $3,695	119%
Verity Healthnet Exclusive	$3,545	995%
Verity Healthnet Standard-All Other Plans	$4,018	1127%

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 $1,674.
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 Richland Parish Hospital-Delhi 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.