CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (with and without contrast)

Facility: Mercy Hospital Kingfisher, Inc

Billing Code: 70553 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70553
  • Insurance Median: $2,058
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,572
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.77x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (with and without contrast) at Mercy Hospital Kingfisher, Inc is $2,058. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,572. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 5.77x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 Hospital Drive, Kingfisher, OK.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,572

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$2,058

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: $2,572 (722%)
Insurance Median: $2,058 (577%)
Cash: $2,572 (722% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $2,058 (577% 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 577% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 477%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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 $183 - $2,707 51%
Humana $183 - $1,669 51%
Medicaid / KanCare $183 - $1,187 51%
Health Choice Contracted [320166] $982 276%
Ambetter / Centene $1,187 333%
Home State Health Plan Contracted [320187] $1,187 333%
Novasys Contracted [320285] $1,187 333%
Webtpa Contracted [320417] $1,662 466%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $1,669 - $2,176 468%
Cherokee Nation Health Serv Contracted [320066] $1,669 468%
Cross Timbers Hospice [20098] $1,669 468%
Dept Of Veteran Affairs Contracted [320106] $1,669 468%
Elara Caring Aspire Hospice Contracted [320433] $1,669 468%
Elara Caring Aspire Hospice [20433] $1,669 468%
Halo Hcr Inc Hospice Contracted [320432] $1,669 468%
Halo Hcr Inc Hospice [20432] $1,669 468%
Independent Health [20197] $1,669 468%
Indian Health Service Contracted [320198] $1,669 468%
Kindful Hospice Contracted [320434] $1,669 468%
Kindful Hospice [20434] $1,669 468%
Medical Associates Health [20444] $1,669 468%
Medicare (plans) $1,669 - $2,809 468%
Mercy Hospice Okc [20252] $1,669 468%
Provider Partners Health Plans Contracted [320450] $1,669 468%
Qual Choice Contracted [320325] $1,669 468%
Tricare $1,669 468%
UnitedHealthcare $1,669 - $2,762 468%
Globalhealth Contracted [320145] $1,703 478%
Cigna $1,719 - $2,691 482%
Aither Health Contracted [320449] $2,374 - $3,363 666%
Mercy Benefit Admin Contracted [320251] $2,374 - $3,363 666%
Quik Trip Contracted [320447] $2,374 666%
Show-Me Health Administrators Contracted [320483] $2,374 666%
Benefit Management Contracted [320052] $2,572 - $2,968 722%
United Medical Resources Contracted [320454] $2,762 775%
Osma Health Contracted [320292] $2,770 777%
Medica Contracted [320239] $2,809 788%
Healthcare Highways Plus Contracted [320175] $2,968 833%
First Health Contracted [320128] $3,094 868%
Auxiant Contracted [320462] $3,363 944%
Ebms Contracted [320493] $3,363 944%
Healthlink Contracted [320179] $3,363 944%
Imagine 360 Contracted [320494] $3,363 944%
Reflect Health Contracted [320492] $3,363 944%
Yuzu Health Contracted [320521] $3,363 944%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1000 Hospital Drive, Kingfisher, OK 73750
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals