CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (with and without contrast)

Facility: Magee General Hospital

Billing Code: 70553 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70553
  • Insurance Median: $366
  • Cash Discount Price: $840
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.03x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (with and without contrast) at Magee General Hospital is $366. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $840. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 1.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 300 3Rd Ave Se, Magee, MS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$840

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$366

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: $840 (236%)
Insurance Median: $366 (103%)
Cash: $840 (236% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $366 (103% 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
Magnolia Health Plan Mcd Rep $293 82%
Medicaid / KanCare $293 82%
Mississippi Childrens Health Insurance Program $293 82%
Molina Healthcare Of Ms Mcd Adv $293 82%
UnitedHealthcare $293 - $366 82%
Aetna $366 103%
Ambetter / Centene $366 103%
Harmony Health Plan Of Illinois $366 103%
Humana $366 103%
Medicare (plans) $366 103%
Shared Health Mississippi Mcr Adv $366 103%
Vantage Health Plan Inc Mcr Adv Primewell Health $366 103%
Wellcare Health Plan Inc Mcr Adv $366 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $716 201%
Mississippi State Employees And Teachers $716 201%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 300 3Rd Ave Se, Magee, MS 39111
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals