CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (with and without contrast)

Facility: Insight Hospital and Medical Center Coldwater

Billing Code: 70553 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70553
Insurance Median: $3,577
Cash Discount Price: $3,324
vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.04x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (with and without contrast) at Insight Hospital and Medical Center Coldwater is $3,577. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,324. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 10.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 274 E Chicago St, Coldwater, MI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,324

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,577

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: $3,324 (933%)

Insurance Median: $3,577 (1004%)

Cash: $3,324 (933% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $3,577 (1004% 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 1004% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 904%). 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
Medicaid / KanCare	$1,600 - $3,577	449%
Medicare (plans)	$1,600 - $3,577	449%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,600 - $3,577	449%
Aetna	$2,240 - $3,577	628%
Humana	$2,240 - $3,577	628%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$3,577	1004%
Cofinity	$3,577	1004%
Frontpath	$3,577	1004%
Hap	$3,577	1004%
Health Alliance Plan	$3,577	1004%
Mclaren	$3,577	1004%
Multi-Plan	$3,577	1004%
Paramount Elite	$3,577	1004%
Paramount Hmo	$3,577	1004%
Paramount Ppo	$3,577	1004%
Phcs	$3,577	1004%
Php Northern Indiana	$3,577	1004%
Php Of Mid Michigan	$3,577	1004%
Priority	$3,577	1004%

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 $3,324.
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 Insight Hospital and Medical Center Coldwater 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.