CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (with and without contrast)

Facility: Affiliate of Vitruvian Health

Billing Code: 70553 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70553
Insurance Median: $523
Cash Discount Price: $6,878
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.47x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (with and without contrast) at Affiliate of Vitruvian Health is $523. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $6,878. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 1.47x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2305 Chambliss Ave Nw, Cleveland, TN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$6,878

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$523

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: $6,878 (1930%)

Insurance Median: $523 (147%)

Cash: $6,878 (1930% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $523 (147% 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
Wellpoint	$307	86%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$320 - $1,021	90%
Aetna	$329	92%
Wellcare	$332	93%
UnitedHealthcare	$335	94%
Ambetter / Centene	$543	152%
Cigna	$546 - $589	153%

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 $6,878.
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 Affiliate of Vitruvian Health 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.