CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (with and without contrast)

Facility: Holland Community Hospital

Billing Code: 70553 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70553
Insurance Median: $824
Cash Discount Price: $1,481
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.31x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (with and without contrast) at Holland Community Hospital is $824. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,481. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 2.31x the Medicare baseline. Located in 602 Michigan Ave, Holland, MI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,481

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$824

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: $1,481 (416%)

Insurance Median: $824 (231%)

Cash: $1,481 (416% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $824 (231% 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 231% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 131%). 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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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
Life Circles-All Plans	$330	93%
Health Alliance Mcr Adv	$348	98%
Ph Mcr Adv	$348	98%
Va Ccn - All Plans	$348	98%
Aetna	$358 - $389	100%
Longevity Health Plan-All Plans	$375	105%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$543	152%
Cofinity -All Plans	$653	183%
Health Alliance Hmo	$788	221%
Molina Mcaid - All Plans	$790	222%
Ph Mcaid	$790	222%
Asr - All Plans	$824	231%
Health Alliance Ahl - All Other Plans	$824	231%
Cigna	$1,126	316%
Sisco Epi	$1,240	348%
Sisco-All Other Plans	$1,240	348%
Priority Health - All Other Plans	$1,247	350%
Multiplan - All Plans	$2,147	602%
Benefit Source Inc-All Plans	$2,221	623%
First Health-All Plans	$2,221	623%
Usa Managed Care-All Plans	$2,221	623%
Integrated Health Plans-All Plans	$2,345	658%
UnitedHealthcare	$2,468	692%
Nomi Health - All Plans	$5,059	1419%

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 $1,481.
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 Holland Community 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.