CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (with and without contrast)

Facility: North Adams Regional Hospital Corporation

Billing Code: 70553 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70553
  • Insurance Median: $2,151
  • Cash Discount Price: $4,622
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.03x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (with and without contrast) at North Adams Regional Hospital Corporation is $2,151. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,622. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 6.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 71 Hospital Avenue, North Adams, MA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$4,622

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$2,151

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: $4,622 (1297%)
Insurance Median: $2,151 (603%)
Cash: $4,622 (1297% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $2,151 (603% 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 603% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 503%). 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
Medicare (plans) $324 - $1,129 91%
Tricare $329 - $1,830 92%
Comm Hospice $330 - $1,119 93%
Mcr Miscellaneous $330 - $1,119 93%
Mcrmanaged Usa Family $330 - $1,119 93%
Mcrmanaged Va $330 - $1,119 93%
Oth United Vaccn $330 - $1,119 93%
Mcd New York $372 - $458 104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $373 - $4,135 105%
Mcrmanaged Cca One Care $373 - $1,108 105%
Aetna $389 - $3,673 109%
Mcd Masshealth $458 - $753 128%
Mcd Out Of State $458 - $753 128%
Mcdmanaged Cdphp $458 - $753 128%
Mcdmanaged Hne Mcdaco $458 - $753 128%
Medicaid / KanCare $458 - $2,141 128%
Comm Fallon Qhp $494 - $2,754 139%
Comm Network Qhpsub $504 - $2,749 141%
Mcdmanaged Network $504 - $2,749 141%
Mcdmanaged Bmchnp $527 - $783 148%
Comm Hne Hmo $631 - $3,206 177%
Comm Hne $671 - $3,392 188%
Comm Hne Ppo $671 - $3,406 188%
Comm Unicare $821 - $3,155 230%
Wc Workers Comp $1,010 - $2,951 283%
Comm Network Qhpnonsub $2,128 - $3,498 597%
Comm Nhp $2,151 - $3,148 603%
Comm Tufts $2,633 - $3,853 739%
UnitedHealthcare $2,859 - $4,184 802%
Cigna $2,992 - $4,524 839%
Comm Cdphp $2,992 - $4,378 839%
Comm Mvp $2,992 - $4,378 839%
Comm Oxford $2,992 - $4,378 839%
Comm First Health $3,092 - $4,622 867%
Comm Connecticare $3,158 - $4,622 886%
Comm Consolidated Health $3,158 - $4,622 886%
Comm Harvard $3,158 - $4,622 886%
Comm Other $3,158 - $4,622 886%
Comm Phcs $3,158 - $4,622 886%
Comm Self Pay $3,158 - $4,622 886%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 71 Hospital Avenue, North Adams, MA 01247
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Federal
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals