CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (with and without contrast)

Facility: Highland District Hospital

Billing Code: 70553 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70553
Insurance Median: $1,046
Cash Discount Price: $2,514
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.93x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (with and without contrast) at Highland District Hospital is $1,046. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,514. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 2.93x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1275 North High Street, Hillsboro, OH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,514

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,046

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: $2,514 (705%)

Insurance Median: $1,046 (293%)

Cash: $2,514 (705% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,046 (293% 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 293% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 193%). 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Highland_County_Sheriff_Dept	$238	67%
Medicaid / KanCare	$238 - $250	67%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$245 - $2,389	69%
Humana	$245 - $2,785	69%
Medicare (plans)	$1,006 - $1,036	282%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,006	282%
Aetna	$1,026 - $2,552	288%
Medigold	$1,056	296%
Immergrun_Amish	$2,514	705%
Medben	$2,514	705%
Central_Benefits_Commercial	$2,829	794%
Cigna	$2,829	794%
Medical_Mutual_Commercial	$2,860	802%
Uhc_	$2,892	811%

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 $2,514.
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 Highland District 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.