CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (with and without contrast)

Facility: Lds Hospital

Billing Code: 70553 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70553
  • Insurance Median: $2,473
  • Cash Discount Price: $4,375
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.94x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (with and without contrast) at Lds Hospital is $2,473. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,375. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 6.94x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8Th Avenue and C Street, Salt Lake City, UT.
Cash / Self-Pay
$4,375

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$2,473

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: $4,375 (1227%)
Insurance Median: $2,473 (694%)
Cash: $4,375 (1227% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $2,473 (694% 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 694% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 594%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Donor Connect $76 - $1,511 21%
Aetna $107 - $4,958 30%
American Health $107 - $352 30%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $107 - $4,433 30%
Health Partners Of Nevada $107 - $352 30%
Humana $107 - $370 30%
Molina $107 - $4,783 30%
Selecthealth $107 - $2,952 30%
Southwest Behavioral Health $107 - $350 30%
UnitedHealthcare $107 - $4,958 30%
Triwest $342 96%
Health Plan Of Nevada $352 - $1,750 99%
Healthy U $352 99%
Intermountain Caregiver Plan $1,023 - $2,812 287%
Awh Connected $1,401 - $3,762 393%
Byu Athletics $1,401 - $4,200 393%
Campbell Scientific $1,401 - $4,200 393%
Deseret Mutual $1,401 - $3,383 393%
Emi $1,401 - $3,150 393%
Emi Health $1,401 - $4,048 393%
Franklin County $1,401 - $4,200 393%
Ifit $1,401 - $4,200 393%
Juniper Systems $1,401 - $4,200 393%
Lw Miller $1,401 - $4,200 393%
Pehp $1,401 - $5,191 393%
Tanner Llc $1,401 - $4,200 393%
Utah Tech $1,401 - $4,200 393%
Cigna $3,675 - $4,958 1031%
Byu Risk Management $4,083 - $4,258 1146%
Corporation Of The President $4,083 - $4,258 1146%
Wcf Insurance $4,083 - $4,258 1146%
Corvel Corporation $4,200 1178%
Managed Care Admin $4,200 - $4,550 1178%
Injury Care Of Nevada $4,375 1227%
Prodegi Corp Benefit $4,783 1342%
Uofu $4,783 1342%
Springtide $4,841 1358%
Altius Mhnet Behavioral Health $4,958 1391%
First Choice $4,958 1391%
Global Excel $4,958 1391%
Medcare International $4,958 1391%
Motivhealth $4,958 1391%
Utah Behavioral Health Network $4,958 1391%
Wise Network $4,958 1391%
Hygeia Corporation $5,250 1473%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 8Th Avenue and C Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84143
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals