CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (with and without contrast)

Facility: Cedar City Hospital

Billing Code: 70553 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70553
  • Insurance Median: $4,413
  • Cash Discount Price: $3,719
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 12.38x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (with and without contrast) at Cedar City Hospital is $4,413. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,719. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 12.38x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1303 North Main Street, Cedar City, UT.
Cash / Self-Pay
$3,719

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$4,413

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: $3,719 (1043%)
Insurance Median: $4,413 (1238%)
Cash: $3,719 (1043% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $4,413 (1238% 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 1238% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1138%). 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
Aetna $107 - $4,772 30%
American Health $107 - $393 30%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $107 - $4,710 30%
Health Choice $107 - $4,413 30%
Health Partners Of Nevada $107 - $377 30%
Health Plan Of Nevada $107 - $4,413 30%
Healthy U $107 - $4,413 30%
Humana $107 - $396 30%
Molina $107 - $4,710 30%
Selecthealth $107 - $4,462 30%
Southwest Behavioral Health $107 - $350 30%
UnitedHealthcare $107 - $4,462 30%
Triwest $345 97%
Awh Connected $1,401 - $4,512 393%
Byu Athletic Department $1,401 - $4,462 393%
Campbell Scientific $1,401 - $4,462 393%
Cigna $1,401 - $4,710 393%
Deseret Mutual $1,401 - $4,462 393%
Emi $1,401 - $4,462 393%
Emi Health $1,401 - $4,462 393%
Franklin County $1,401 - $4,462 393%
Ifit $1,401 - $4,462 393%
Juniper Systems $1,401 - $4,462 393%
Lw Miller $1,401 - $4,462 393%
Managed Care Admin $1,401 - $4,462 393%
Motivhealth $1,401 - $4,462 393%
Pehp $1,401 - $4,710 393%
Prodegi Corp Benefit $1,401 - $4,462 393%
Tanner Llc $1,401 - $4,462 393%
Utah Tech $1,401 - $4,462 393%
Wise Network $1,401 - $4,462 393%
Corporation Of The President $3,719 1043%
Corvel Corporation $3,719 1043%
Injury Care Of Nevada $3,719 1043%
Wcf Insurance $3,719 1043%
Byu Risk Management $4,214 1182%
Global Excel $4,462 1252%
Medcare International $4,462 1252%
Uofu $4,462 - $4,710 1252%
Health Utah $4,710 1321%
Hygeia Corporation $4,710 1321%
Springtide $4,710 1321%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1303 North Main Street, Cedar City, UT 84721
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals