CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (with and without contrast)

Facility: Memorial Hospital at Gulfport

Billing Code: 70553 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70553
Insurance Median: $890
Cash Discount Price: $1,050
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.50x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (with and without contrast) at Memorial Hospital at Gulfport is $890. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,050. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 2.50x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4500 13Th Street, Gulfport, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,050

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$890

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: $1,050 (295%)

Insurance Median: $890 (250%)

Cash: $1,050 (295% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $890 (250% 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 250% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 150%). 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.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

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
Sas Mhg	$216 - $5,185	61%
UnitedHealthcare	$285 - $3,859	80%
Magnolia Health	$291 - $492	82%
Molina	$293 - $525	82%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$335 - $6,800	94%
Humana	$341 - $6,120	96%
Cigna	$421 - $5,100	118%
Aetna	$601	169%
Fox Everett	$640	180%
First Choice	$696 - $6,120	195%
Sas Non-Mhg	$696	195%
Mhg	$733	206%
Primewell	$788	221%
First Health	$1,038 - $6,120	291%
Mpcn	$1,082 - $6,375	304%

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 $1,050.
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 Memorial Hospital at Gulfport 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.