CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (with and without contrast)

Facility: Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital

Billing Code: 70553 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70553
Insurance Median: $951
Cash Discount Price: $1,544
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.67x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (with and without contrast) at Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital is $951. 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 2.67x the Medicare baseline. Located in 33300 Cleveland Clinic Blvd, Avon, OH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,544

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$951

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: $951 (267%)

Cash: $1,544 (433% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $951 (267% 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 267% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 167%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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	$326 - $1,786	91%
Buckeye	$326	91%
Molina	$326	91%
Aetna	$331 - $2,375	93%
Devoted Health	$331	93%
Humana	$331	93%
Mmo	$331 - $1,814	93%
Summacare	$331 - $955	93%
The Health Plan	$331 - $1,425	93%
United	$331 - $828	93%
UnitedHealthcare	$331 - $1,472	93%
Upmc	$331 - $1,425	93%
Valor	$331	93%
Caresource	$332	93%
Cigna	$341 - $1,355	96%
Communicare	$348	98%
Perennial Health	$358	100%
Pphp	$364	102%
Zing Health	$364	102%
Oscar	$716 - $913	201%
Cc Ehp	$948 - $962	266%
Aultcare	$1,021	286%
Amish Community Aid Plan	$1,069 - $1,188	300%
Ohcp	$1,154	324%
Omas	$1,188	333%
Ohio Healthy	$1,282	360%
Php	$1,425	400%
Gms	$1,662	466%
Medical Benefit Corp	$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

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $1,544.
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 Cleveland Clinic Avon 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.