CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (with and without contrast)

Facility: Franklin Woods Community Hospital

Billing Code: 70553 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70553
  • Insurance Median: $555
  • Cash Discount Price: $669
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.56x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (with and without contrast) at Franklin Woods Community Hospital is $555. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $669. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 1.56x the Medicare baseline. Located in 300 Med Tech Parkway, Johnson City, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$669

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$555

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: $669 (188%)
Insurance Median: $555 (156%)
Cash: $669 (188% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $555 (156% 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
Aetna $317 - $2,844 89%
Amerigroup $317 - $381 89%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $317 - $1,510 89%
First Health Coventry $317 89%
Humana $317 89%
Managed Medicaire $317 89%
Medicare (plans) $317 89%
Sentara Health $317 - $1,291 89%
United Mine Workers Of America $317 89%
UnitedHealthcare $317 - $4,346 89%
Molina Healthcare $329 - $577 92%
Cigna $333 - $1,025 93%
Devoted Health Plan $333 93%
Nhc Advantage $333 93%
Wellcare $336 - $4,457 94%
Optima Health $555 156%
Ambetter / Centene $691 194%
Medcost $3,788 1063%
Seven Corners, Inc. $4,457 1250%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 300 Med Tech Parkway, Johnson City, TN 37604
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals