CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (with and without contrast)

Facility: West Tennessee Healthcare Milan Hospital

Billing Code: 70553 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70553
Insurance Median: $497
Cash Discount Price: $341
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.39x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (with and without contrast) at West Tennessee Healthcare Milan Hospital is $497. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $341. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 1.39x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4039 Highland St, Milan, TN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$341

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$497

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: $341 (96%)

Insurance Median: $497 (139%)

Cash: $341 (96% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $497 (139% 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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Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Veterans Affairs	$317	89%
Cigna	$319	89%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$326 - $503	91%
River Valley Plan	$341	96%
Celtic Insurance Company	$491	138%
UnitedHealthcare	$589	165%
Oscar	$650	182%
Aetna	$787 - $1,590	221%

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 $341.
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 West Tennessee Healthcare Milan 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.