CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (with and without contrast)

Facility: Singing River Gulfport

Billing Code: 70553 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70553
Insurance Median: $342
Cash Discount Price: $2,206
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.96x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (with and without contrast) at Singing River Gulfport is $342. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,206. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 0.96x the Medicare baseline. Located in 15200 Community Road, Gulfport, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,206

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$342

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: $2,206 (619%)

Insurance Median: $342 (96%)

Cash: $2,206 (619% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $342 (96% 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

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 (%)

Input your details and click calculate to compare out-of-pocket costs.

Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Cigna	$299 - $9,277	84%
UnitedHealthcare	$299 - $1,864	84%
Aetna	$305 - $1,170	86%
Humana	$305 - $317	86%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$308 - $321	86%
Molina Healthcare Of Ms	$311 - $479	87%
Shared Health	$314 - $327	88%
Wellcare	$314 - $327	88%
Molina	$317	89%
Singing River Health System Employees	$358 - $421	100%
Ambetter / Centene	$449 - $467	126%
Mississippi Physicians Care Network	$539	151%
First Choice	$545	153%
Mississippi Physician'S Care Network	$560	157%
90 Degree Benefits	$569 - $591	160%
First Choice Preferred Pricing	$576	162%

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 $2,206.
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 Singing River 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.