Table 1: Insurance-specific and hospital-specific associated charges for MRI for stereotactic brain biopsy.
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Private Insurance (Aetna) |
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MRI type |
Percent Insurance Reimbursement |
Maximum Negotiated Charge |
Total Healthcare Costs |
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MRI with contrast (CPT 70552) |
100% |
$870 |
$870 |
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MRI with and without contrast (CPT 70553) |
100% |
$990.12 |
$990.12 |
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Public Insurance (Medicare) |
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MRI type |
Percent Insurance Reimbursement |
Maximum Negotiated Charge |
Total Healthcare Costs |
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MRI with contrast (CPT 70552) |
80% |
$382 |
$306 |
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MRI with and without contrast (CPT 70553) |
80% |
$382 |
$306 |
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Other MRI-associated charges |
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Transfer fee (CD) |
Fiducials (10/patient) |
Maximum Associated Charges |
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$6.50 |
$23 |
$29.50 |