CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (with and without contrast)

Facility: Mercy Hospital Southeast

Billing Code: 70553 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70553
  • Insurance Median: $564
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,920
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.58x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (with and without contrast) at Mercy Hospital Southeast is $564. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,920. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 1.58x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1701 Lacey St, Cape Girardeau, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,920

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$564

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: $2,920 (819%)
Insurance Median: $564 (158%)
Cash: $2,920 (819% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $564 (158% 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.

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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
Imagine 360 Contracted [320494] $226 63%
Aetna $292 - $2,875 82%
Medicaid / KanCare $292 - $674 82%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $335 - $4,267 94%
Cross Timbers Hospice [20098] $335 94%
Dept Of Veteran Affairs Contracted [320106] $335 94%
Elara Caring Aspire Hospice Contracted [320433] $335 94%
Elara Caring Aspire Hospice [20433] $335 94%
Halo Hcr Inc Hospice Contracted [320432] $335 94%
Halo Hcr Inc Hospice [20432] $335 94%
Humana $335 - $3,818 94%
Kindful Hospice Contracted [320434] $335 94%
Kindful Hospice [20434] $335 94%
Medicare (plans) $335 - $352 94%
Mercy Hospice Okc [20252] $335 94%
Pace Of The Ozarks Contracted [320518] $335 94%
Tricare $335 94%
Ambetter / Centene $342 96%
American Health Advantage Of Mo Mcr Hmo Contracted [320264] $342 96%
Home State Health Plan Contracted [320187] $342 96%
Hope Trust Contracted [320488] $342 96%
UnitedHealthcare $342 - $2,303 96%
Provider Partners Health Plans Contracted [320450] $386 108%
Consociate Consolidated Health Contracted [320490] $470 - $755 132%
Auxiant Contracted [320462] $564 - $671 158%
Centivo Contracted [320505] $564 158%
Ebms Contracted [320493] $564 158%
Healthlink Contracted [320179] $564 - $3,504 158%
Mercy Benefit Admin Contracted [320251] $564 - $3,055 158%
Reflect Health Contracted [320492] $585 164%
Preferred Health Plan Contracted [320522] $598 168%
Cigna $1,384 388%
United Medical Resources Contracted [320454] $2,303 646%
First Health Contracted [320128] $2,875 807%
Health Alliance Contracted [320164] $2,920 819%
Aither Health Contracted [320449] $3,055 857%
Edison Health Solutions Contracted [320502] $3,055 857%
Mercy Benefit Admin [20251] $3,055 857%
Yuzu Health Contracted [320521] $3,055 857%
Workers Comp [20426] $3,369 - $3,594 945%
Multiplan Contracted [320270] $3,594 1008%
Private Health Care Systems Contracted [320320] $3,594 1008%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1701 Lacey St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals