CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (with and without contrast)

Facility: Hospital Metropolitano Dr Pila

Billing Code: 70553 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70553
Insurance Median: $261
Cash Discount Price: $800
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.73x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (with and without contrast) at Hospital Metropolitano Dr Pila is $261. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $800. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 0.73x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2435 Boulevard Luis A Ferre, Ponce, PR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$800

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$261

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: $800 (224%)

Insurance Median: $261 (73%)

Cash: $800 (224% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $261 (73% 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
First Medical	$102 - $325	29%
Triple S	$102 - $325	29%
Mso	$118 - $174	33%
Privado	$130	36%
Acaa	$155	43%
Va	$169	47%
Hospicio	$219	61%
Mcs	$237 - $329	66%
Tricare	$237	66%
Humana	$253 - $544	71%
Plan De Salud Menonita	$260 - $288	73%
Prossam	$260	73%
Ch	$261	73%
Salud Correccional	$261	73%
Fondo Del Seguro Estado	$270	76%
Bl	$325	91%
Cigna	$358	100%
Mc	$388	109%
Mapfre	$650	182%
Comerciales	$700	196%
Aarp	$1,300	365%

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 $800.
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 Hospital Metropolitano Dr Pila 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.