CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (with and without contrast)

Facility: Medina Hospital

Billing Code: 70553 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70553
  • Insurance Median: $910
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,544
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.55x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (with and without contrast) at Medina Hospital is $910. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,544. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 2.55x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 East Washington Street, Medina, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,544

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$910

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: $1,544 (433%)
Insurance Median: $910 (255%)
Cash: $1,544 (433% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $910 (255% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 255% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 155%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash 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
UnitedHealthcare $306 - $1,472 86%
Aetna $331 - $2,375 93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $331 - $1,536 93%
Devoted Health $331 93%
Humana $331 93%
Mmo $331 - $1,814 93%
Summacare $331 - $907 93%
The Health Plan $331 - $2,090 93%
United $331 - $828 93%
Upmc $331 - $1,425 93%
Valor $331 93%
Paramount $332 93%
Buckeye $338 95%
Molina $338 95%
Cigna $341 - $1,355 96%
Caresource $345 97%
Communicare $348 98%
Amerihealth $354 99%
Perennial Health $358 100%
Pphp $364 102%
Zing Health $364 102%
Oscar $716 - $913 201%
Cc Ehp $948 - $962 266%
Amish Community Aid Plan $1,069 - $1,188 300%
Ohcp $1,154 324%
Omas $1,188 333%
Aultcare $1,211 340%
Ohio Healthy $1,282 360%
Healthsmart $1,306 366%
Php $1,425 400%
Phphi $1,425 400%
Gms $1,662 466%
Medical Benefit Corp $1,662 466%
Quality Care Partners $1,662 466%
Consociate Health $1,781 500%
Frontpath $2,138 600%
Managed Care Services $2,138 600%
Multiplan $2,138 600%
Tertiary Care Network $2,138 600%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1000 East Washington Street, Medina, OH 44256
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals