CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (with and without contrast)

Facility: Titus Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 70553 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70553
Insurance Median: $291
Cash Discount Price: $1,333
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.82x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (with and without contrast) at Titus Regional Medical Center is $291. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,333. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 0.82x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2001 N Jefferson, Mount Pleasant, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,333

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$291

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: $1,333 (374%)

Insurance Median: $291 (82%)

Cash: $1,333 (374% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $291 (82% 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
Christus Health Plan	$77 - $357	22%
Humana	$77 - $1,555	22%
Tricare	$77 - $357	22%
Triwest	$77 - $368	22%
UnitedHealthcare	$77 - $1,904	22%
Texas Mutual	$79 - $368	22%
Curative	$84 - $893	24%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$89 - $1,518	25%
Superior	$91 - $462	26%
Healthcare Highways	$97 - $888	27%
Claritev	$113 - $1,777	32%
Aetna	$166 - $491	47%
Healthsmart	$268 - $1,555	75%
Cigna	$306 - $1,777	86%
Galaxy Health	$364 - $2,110	102%

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 $1,333.
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 Titus Regional Medical Center 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.