CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (with and without contrast)

Facility: Livingston Healthcare

Billing Code: 70553 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70553
Insurance Median: $523
Cash Discount Price: $523
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.47x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (with and without contrast) at Livingston Healthcare is $523. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $523. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 1.47x the Medicare baseline. Located in 320 Alpenglow Lane, Livingston, MT.

Cash / Self-Pay

$523

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$523

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: $523 (147%)

Insurance Median: $523 (147%)

Cash: $523 (147% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $523 (147% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$121 - $3,196	34%
Humana	$121 - $1,711	34%
Pacificsource Mcr	$121 - $1,918	34%
UnitedHealthcare	$121 - $3,036	34%
Allegiance - All Plans	$184 - $3,036	52%
Pacificsource - All Other Plans	$195 - $2,977	55%
First Choice/Hin - All Plans	$499 - $3,036	140%
Interwest Ppo - All Other Plans	$499 - $3,036	140%
Coventry - All Plans	$510 - $3,100	143%
Interwest Trad	$515 - $3,132	144%

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 $523.
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 Livingston Healthcare 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.