CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (with and without contrast)

Facility: Nebraska Orthopaedic Hospital

Billing Code: 70553 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70553
Insurance Median: $592
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.66x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (with and without contrast) at Nebraska Orthopaedic Hospital is $592. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 1.66x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2808 South 143Rd Plaza, Omaha, NE.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$592

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%)

Insurance Median: $592 (166%)

Ins. Median: $592 (166% 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
Aetna	$42 - $291	12%
Amerigroup	$122	34%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$348 - $2,630	98%
Humana	$348 - $3,336	98%
UnitedHealthcare	$348 - $3,729	98%
Paramount Group - Wellcare	$352	99%
Immanuel Pathways	$355	100%
Allied	$452	127%
Ambetter / Centene	$522 - $776	146%
Carrum Health	$522 - $540	146%
Partners Health Alliance	$522	146%
Total Care	$592	166%
Midlands Choice	$600 - $1,243	168%
Midwest Network	$2,198	617%
Self Pay	$2,551	716%
Multiplan	$3,532	991%
Assist Health Imaging	$6,672	1872%

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 $X.
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 Nebraska Orthopaedic Hospital 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.