CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (with and without contrast)

Facility: Grove City Medical Center

Billing Code: 70553 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70553
  • Insurance Median: $318
  • Cash Discount Price: $3,919
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.89x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (with and without contrast) at Grove City Medical Center is $318. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,919. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 0.89x the Medicare baseline. Located in 631 North Broad Street Ext., Grove City, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$3,919

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$318

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: $3,919 (1100%)
Insurance Median: $318 (89%)
Cash: $3,919 (1100% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $318 (89% 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.

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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
Amerihealth $74 - $559 21%
Univera $89 - $385 25%
Pennsylvania Health And Wellness $92 - $508 26%
Geisinger $102 - $542 29%
UnitedHealthcare $102 - $1,041 29%
Highmark $125 - $710 35%
Cigna $173 - $801 49%
Aetna $269 - $731 75%
University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center $309 - $2,386 87%
American Health Plans $344 97%
Life Pittsburgh $344 97%
Medicare (plans) $354 99%
Highmark Wholecare $364 - $468 102%
Humana $364 102%
Molina $374 105%
Medical Mutual $978 274%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 631 North Broad Street Ext., Grove City, PA 16127
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals