CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (with and without contrast)

Facility: Hospital Metropolitano Dr Susoni

Billing Code: 70553 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70553
  • Insurance Median: $325
  • Cash Discount Price: $552
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.91x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (with and without contrast) at Hospital Metropolitano Dr Susoni is $325. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $552. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 0.91x the Medicare baseline. Located in Calle Palma Num 55, Arecibo, PR.
Cash / Self-Pay
$552

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$325

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: $552 (155%)
Insurance Median: $325 (91%)
Cash: $552 (155% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $325 (91% 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
Mcs $188 - $329 53%
Tricare $232 65%
Humana $261 - $738 73%
Mso $261 73%
Triple S $270 - $325 76%
Plan De Salud Menonita $288 81%
Prossam $290 81%
Ch $310 87%
Comerciales $310 87%
Va $310 87%
First Medical $312 88%
Hospicio $325 91%
Cigna $358 100%
Aetna $362 102%
Mc $388 109%
Acaa $638 179%
Bl $650 182%
Fondo Del Seguro Estado $650 182%
Mapfre $650 182%
Aarp $1,300 365%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: Calle Palma Num 55, Arecibo, PR 00612
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals