CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (with and without contrast)

Facility: Stones River Hospital

Billing Code: 70553 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70553
Insurance Median: $376
Cash Discount Price: $1,504
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.05x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (with and without contrast) at Stones River Hospital is $376. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,504. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 1.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 324 Doolittle Road, Woodbury, TN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,504

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$376

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: $1,504 (422%)

Insurance Median: $376 (105%)

Cash: $1,504 (422% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $376 (105% 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
Community Plan	$264	74%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$297 - $775	83%
Point Comfort Underwriters	$308	86%
Amerigroup Mcr Replacement	$342	96%
Ascension Complete	$342	96%
Centurion Of Tn	$342	96%
Covid Uninsured Test Fund	$342	96%
Healthspring Mcr Replacement	$342	96%
Humana	$342	96%
Medicare (plans)	$342	96%
Nhc Advantage	$342	96%
UnitedHealthcare	$342 - $611	96%
Aetna	$349 - $2,760	98%
Ambetter / Centene	$445	125%
Oscar Health	$479	134%
Smart Health	$479	134%
Cigna	$662 - $981	186%

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 $1,504.
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 Stones River 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.