CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (with and without contrast)

Facility: Anderson Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 70553 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70553
  • Insurance Median: $588
  • Cash Discount Price: $359
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.65x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (with and without contrast) at Anderson Regional Medical Center is $588. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $359. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 1.65x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2124 14Th Street, Meridian, MS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$359

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$588

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: $359 (101%)
Insurance Median: $588 (165%)
Cash: $359 (101% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $588 (165% 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
Integrated Health Plan $323 - $1,223 91%
Molina $326 - $621 91%
First Choice Health Plan Of Ms $327 - $637 92%
Magnolia Ms $327 - $457 92%
Ms Breast And Cervical $327 92%
Triwest $327 92%
UnitedHealthcare $327 - $1,079 92%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $336 - $1,223 94%
Primewell $336 - $817 94%
Aetna $343 - $1,060 96%
Shared Health $343 96%
Wellcare $343 96%
Ashley Furniture Stores $588 165%
Crittenden County $588 165%
Davidson Hospitality $588 165%
Dunn Investment Company $588 165%
First State Bank Trust $588 165%
Gossett Motor Cars $588 165%
Hattiesburg Clinic $588 165%
Hospitality Management Advisors $588 165%
Jas D Collier $588 165%
Mechanical Systems $588 165%
Mid-South Transport $588 165%
Patterson Warehouses $588 165%
Radians $588 165%
Rei Nation $588 165%
Retzer Resources $588 165%
State Systems $588 165%
W W Wood Products $588 165%
Watkins Uiberall $588 165%
Lucent Health $680 191%
Mpcn $735 206%
Littler $816 229%
Ppo Plus $979 275%
Advanced Health Systems Inc. $1,223 343%
Christian Health Aid $1,223 343%
Usa Mco $1,305 366%

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