CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (with and without contrast)

Facility: Anderson Regional Medical Center South Campus

Billing Code: 70553 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70553
Insurance Median: $573
Cash Discount Price: $652
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.61x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (with and without contrast) at Anderson Regional Medical Center South Campus is $573. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $652. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 1.61x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1102 Constitution Avenue, Meridian, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$652

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$573

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: $652 (183%)

Insurance Median: $573 (161%)

Cash: $652 (183% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $573 (161% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
UnitedHealthcare	$318 - $1,079	89%
Magnolia Ms	$321 - $445	90%
Molina	$321 - $604	90%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$328 - $1,223	92%
Aetna	$334 - $1,060	94%
Ashley Furniture Stores	$573	161%
Crittenden County	$573	161%
Davidson Hospitality	$573	161%
Dunn Investment Company	$573	161%
First State Bank Trust	$573	161%
Gossett Motor Cars	$573	161%
Hattiesburg Clinic	$573	161%
Hospitality Management Advisors	$573	161%
Jas D Collier	$573	161%
Mechanical Systems	$573	161%
Mid-South Transport	$573	161%
Patterson Warehouses	$573	161%
Radians	$573	161%
Rei Nation	$573	161%
Retzer Resources	$573	161%
State Systems	$573	161%
W W Wood Products	$573	161%
Watkins Uiberall	$573	161%
Mpcn	$716	201%
Littler	$816	229%
Ppo Plus	$979	275%
Advanced Health Systems Inc.	$1,223	343%
Integrated Health Plan	$1,223	343%

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 $652.
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 Anderson Regional Medical Center South Campus 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.