CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (with and without contrast)

Facility: Hillcrest Hospital Pryor

Billing Code: 70553 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70553
Insurance Median: $3,129
Cash Discount Price: $1,444
vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.78x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (with and without contrast) at Hillcrest Hospital Pryor is $3,129. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,444. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 8.78x the Medicare baseline. Located in 111 North Bailey Street, Pryor, OK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,444

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,129

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: $1,444 (405%)

Insurance Median: $3,129 (878%)

Cash: $1,444 (405% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $3,129 (878% 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 878% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 778%). 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
Black Lung [6055]	$1,204	338%
Healthcare Highways [2210]	$1,204 - $3,129	338%
Hooray Health [8000]	$1,204	338%
Lucent Health [6000]	$1,204	338%
Oncology Patient Assistance Programs [2295]	$1,204	338%
Oscar Insurance Company [7005]	$1,204	338%
Osma Health Network [2345]	$1,204	338%
Healthscope Benefits [2290]	$1,473	413%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,473	413%
The Kempton Group Administrators [2905]	$2,166	608%
Beacon Health Options Behavioral Health [2890]	$2,985	837%
Global Health [1430]	$2,985	837%
Resource One Administrators [2815]	$3,129	878%
Universal Fidelity [2085]	$3,129	878%
Web Tpa [2115]	$3,129	878%
First Health [1375]	$3,553	997%
Medica [2910]	$3,553	997%
Multiplan [1680]	$3,553	997%
Cigna	$3,962	1112%
Healthpartners [1500]	$3,962	1112%
Pba [1775]	$3,962	1112%
Pending Ssi [1616]	$4,814	1351%

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 $1,444.
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 Hillcrest Hospital Pryor 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.