CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (with and without contrast)

Facility: PAM Specialty Hospital of Texarkana North

Billing Code: 70553 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70553
Insurance Median: $7,757
Cash Discount Price: $10,343
vs. Medicare Baseline: 21.76x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (with and without contrast) at PAM Specialty Hospital of Texarkana North is $7,757. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $10,343. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 21.76x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2400 St Michael Dr 2Nd Floor, Texarkana, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$10,343

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$7,757

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: $10,343 (2902%)

Insurance Median: $7,757 (2176%)

Cash: $10,343 (2902% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $7,757 (2176% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 2176% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2076%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
Aetna	$306	86%
Oscar	$400	112%
America'S Choice	$7,240	2031%
Provider Network Of America	$7,757	2176%
Quik Trip	$7,757	2176%
Usa Managed Care Organization	$7,757	2176%
Velocity Provider Ppo Network	$7,757	2176%
Medadvent Healthcare Solutions	$8,274	2321%
Multiplan/Phcs	$8,274	2321%
Prime Health Services	$8,791	2466%
Medincrease	$9,309	2612%

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 $10,343.
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 PAM Specialty Hospital of Texarkana North 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.