CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (with and without contrast)

Facility: Temple Health - Chestnut Hill Hospital

Billing Code: 70553 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70553
Insurance Median: $415
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.16x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (with and without contrast) at Temple Health - Chestnut Hill Hospital is $415. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 1.16x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8835 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$415

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%)

Insurance Median: $415 (116%)

Ins. Median: $415 (116% 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.

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
Cigna	$312 - $373	88%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$358 - $4,606	100%
Point Comfort	$358	100%
UnitedHealthcare	$358 - $1,984	100%
Innovage	$366	103%
Keystone First	$366 - $6,458	103%
Vibra	$366	103%
Humana	$369	104%
Geisinger	$373 - $17,206	105%
Gateway Health Plan	$376	105%
Health Partners Plans	$376 - $424	105%
Pennsylvania Health And Wellness	$376 - $663	105%
Upmc Health Plan	$376 - $678	105%
Aetna	$387 - $19,002	109%
Sunrise	$394	111%
Elder Health	$430	121%
Naphcare	$538	151%
Occunet	$591	166%
Devon Health	$20,463	5741%

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 $X.
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 Temple Health - Chestnut Hill 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.