CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (no contrast)

Facility: Anderson Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 70551 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70551
  • Insurance Median: $398
  • Cash Discount Price: $263
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.63x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (no contrast) at Anderson Regional Medical Center is $398. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $263. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 1.63x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2124 14Th Street, Meridian, MS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$263

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$398

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$243.77

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $243.77 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $263 (108%)
Insurance Median: $398 (163%)
Cash: $263 (108% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $398 (163% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $243.77 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
Integrated Health Plan $219 - $896 90%
First Choice Health Plan Of Ms $221 - $431 91%
Magnolia Ms $221 - $310 91%
Ms Breast And Cervical $221 91%
Triwest $221 91%
UnitedHealthcare $221 - $1,079 91%
Molina $223 - $420 91%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $228 - $896 94%
Primewell $228 - $553 94%
Aetna $232 - $776 95%
Shared Health $232 95%
Wellcare $232 95%
Ashley Furniture Stores $398 163%
Crittenden County $398 163%
Davidson Hospitality $398 163%
Dunn Investment Company $398 163%
First State Bank Trust $398 163%
Gossett Motor Cars $398 163%
Hattiesburg Clinic $398 163%
Hospitality Management Advisors $398 163%
Jas D Collier $398 163%
Mechanical Systems $398 163%
Mid-South Transport $398 163%
Patterson Warehouses $398 163%
Radians $398 163%
Rei Nation $398 163%
Retzer Resources $398 163%
State Systems $398 163%
W W Wood Products $398 163%
Watkins Uiberall $398 163%
Lucent Health $460 189%
Mpcn $497 204%
Littler $597 245%
Ppo Plus $716 294%
Advanced Health Systems Inc. $896 368%
Christian Health Aid $896 368%
Usa Mco $955 392%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2124 14Th Street, Meridian, MS 39301
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals