Nuclear imaging
Nuclear imaging of blood flow to the heart, multiple studies
CPT 78452
$2,044 - $2,346
from 2 insurers · median $2,195
Cignaest.$2,346
Insurer A*$2,044
Medicare $1,323
Hospital reports nuclear medicine services to CMS
Short Term Acute Care HospitalVoluntary Non-Profit - Private
Meritus Medical Center
Meritus Health · Hagerstown, MD
11116 Medical Campus Road, Hagerstown, MD 21742(240) 313-9500
35
In-network payers
185
Disclosed rate categories
237
Beds
3
Care quality
About this hospital
Meritus Medical Center is a 237-bed voluntary non-profit - private hospital in Hagerstown, MD, affiliated with Meritus Health. Below you'll find publicly disclosed negotiated rates and facility details, including 35 in-network payers and 185 disclosed rate categories.
CCN (Medicare provider number)
210001
NPI
1942281266
Type
Short Term Acute Care Hospital
Ownership
Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
Beds
237
Care Quality
3
Insurance Accepted
Insurance acceptance may vary by specific plan, network status, and services required. Contact your insurance provider or the hospital's billing department to confirm coverage details.
Ameri HealthAspirus Health PlanAvera Health PlansBanner HealthCenteneEMI Health
Prices for common services
The 24 services Meritus Medical Center most likely performs, ranked by likely volume and what it is paid. Each service names one insurer. * marks hidden insurer names; A, B and C rank the remaining rates from low to high and reset for each service.
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Ultrasound
Limited ultrasound of the abdomen
CPT 76705
$559 - $567
from 2 insurers · median $563
Aetna$567
Insurer A*est.$559
Medicare $107Nearby hospitals $43729% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
MRI imaging
MRI brain before and after contrast
CPT 70553
$912 - $934
from 2 insurers · median $923
Aetna$934
Insurer A*est.$912
Medicare $356Nearby hospitals $64543% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Ultrasound
Complete pelvic ultrasound
CPT 76856
$404 - $653
from 2 insurers · median $528
Aetna$404
Insurer A*est.$653
Medicare $107Nearby hospitals $507In line with nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
MRI imaging
MRI of the abdomen, before and after contrast
CPT 74183
$1,145 - $1,368
from 2 insurers · median $1,257
Aetna$1,145
Insurer A*est.$1,368
Medicare $356Nearby hospitals $98727% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Gynecology
Laparoscopic hysterectomy with tube or ovary removal, uterus up to 250 g
CPT 58571
$9,385
negotiated rate
Insurer A*$9,385
Medicare $10,860Nearby hospitals $7,99617% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
MRI imaging
MRI of the brain, without contrast
CPT 70551
$542 - $626
from 2 insurers · median $584
Aetna$626
Insurer A*est.$542
Medicare $244Nearby hospitals $41940% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Ultrasound
Limited ultrasound of one breast
CPT 76642
$150 - $466
from 2 insurers · median $308
Aetna$150
Insurer A*est.$466
Medicare $89Nearby hospitals $26018% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Orthopedics and pain
Aspiration or injection of a major joint, without ultrasound
CPT 20610
$127 - $1,068
from 3 insurers · median $1,055
UnitedHealthcareest.$1,068
Insurer A*$127
Insurer B*est.$1,055
Medicare $314
Typical for a hospital with this service line
MRI imaging
MRI lumbar spine without contrast
CPT 72148
$518 - $560
from 2 insurers · median $539
Aetna$560
Insurer A*est.$518
Medicare $244Nearby hospitals $36747% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
CT imaging
CT abdomen and pelvis with contrast
CPT 74177
$202
negotiated rate
Aetna$202
Medicare $356Nearby hospitals $30233% below nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
CT imaging
CT head or brain without contrast
CPT 70450
$62 - $78
from 2 insurers · median $70
Aetna$78
Insurer A*est.$62
Medicare $107Nearby hospitals $9425% below nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Cardiology and vascular testing
Complete echocardiogram with Doppler and color flow
CPT 93306
$167 - $170
from 2 insurers · median $168
Aetna$170
Insurer A*est.$167
Medicare $558Nearby hospitals $26737% below nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Medicine & Surgery
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
CPT 47562
$5,437
negotiated rate
Insurer A*$5,437
Medicare $6,176Nearby hospitals $5,419In line with nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
X-ray and bone density
Chest X-ray, two views
CPT 71046
$142
negotiated rate
CignaNot published
Insurer A*$142
Medicare $89Nearby hospitals $10042% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
X-ray and bone density
Foot X-ray, at least three views
CPT 73630
$181 - $186
from 2 insurers · median $184
Cignaest.$186
Insurer A*$181
Medicare $89Nearby hospitals $14626% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Cardiology and vascular testing
Ultrasound of veins in one limb or a limited bilateral study
CPT 93971
$814
negotiated rate
Aetna$814
Medicare $107Nearby hospitals $68020% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
CT imaging
CT angiography of chest blood vessels
CPT 71275
$174 - $189
from 2 insurers · median $181
Aetna$189
Insurer A*est.$174
Medicare $179Nearby hospitals $29138% below nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Ultrasound
Transvaginal pelvic ultrasound
CPT 76830
$713
negotiated rate
Aetna$713
Medicare $107Nearby hospitals $61316% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Digestive procedures
Laparoscopic repair of an initial inguinal hernia
CPT 49650
$6,712
negotiated rate
Aetna$6,712
Medicare $6,176Nearby hospitals $6,2078% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Cardiology and vascular testing
Complete ultrasound of veins in both arms or both legs
CPT 93970
$1,455
negotiated rate
Aetna$1,455
Medicare $244Nearby hospitals $95253% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Digestive procedures
Colonoscopy with biopsy
CPT 45380
$892
negotiated rate
Aetna$892
Medicare $1,223Nearby hospitals $1,24929% below nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Digestive procedures
Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy
CPT 43239
$576
negotiated rate
Aetna$576
Medicare $927Nearby hospitals $90536% below nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
CT imaging
CT of the chest, with contrast
CPT 71260
$138 - $155
from 2 insurers · median $146
Aetna$155
Insurer A*est.$138
Medicare $179Nearby hospitals $22635% below nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
How the insurers pay at Meritus Medical Center
Median rate as a percent of Medicare across the outpatient services above, and how many services sit above or below the same insurer's median at nearby hospitals. * marks hidden insurer names. These table labels track the same insurers across services; the labels on each service card reset.
| Insurer | Services | Median % of Medicare | Above nearby | Below nearby |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurer A* | 1 | 341% | 0 | 0 |
| Insurer B* | 14 | 217% | 0 | 0 |
| Insurer C* | 24 | 157% | 12 | 9 |
How we chose these services: 0 appear in this hospital's own Medicare claims, 0 are common here based on CMS Medicare volume, and 24 are typical for the service lines it reports to CMS. Rates come from insurer and hospital price transparency files as of October 2026. Rates under a quarter of Medicare or over 20 times Medicare are left out as likely physician-fee rows or file errors. Book a demo to see all 300 CMS shoppable services for Meritus Medical Center.
Location
11116 Medical Campus Road, Hagerstown, MD 21742
(240) 313-9500
Comparable hospitals nearby
The nearest hospitals of similar type and size. Their rates are compared with Meritus Medical Center for the same insurers and services above.
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Frequently asked questions
About Meritus Medical Center's rates and hospital price transparency.
How much does an MRI cost at Meritus Medical Center?
For MRI brain before and after contrast (CPT 70553), published negotiated rates at Meritus Medical Center range from $912 to $934 across 2 insurers. Aetna's rate is $934. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $645. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
How much does a CT scan cost at Meritus Medical Center?
For CT abdomen and pelvis with contrast (CPT 74177), published negotiated rates at Meritus Medical Center range from $202 to $202 across 1 insurers. Aetna's rate is $202. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $302. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
How much does a colonoscopy cost at Meritus Medical Center?
For Colonoscopy with biopsy (CPT 45380), published negotiated rates at Meritus Medical Center range from $892 to $892 across 1 insurers. Aetna's rate is $892. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $1,249. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
How many beds does Meritus Medical Center have?
Meritus Medical Center has 237 beds. Facility type: Short Term Acute Care Hospital.
Where is Meritus Medical Center and what is its phone number?
Meritus Medical Center is located at 11116 Medical Campus Road, Hagerstown, MD 21742. Its main phone number is (240) 313-9500.
What is Meritus Medical Center's CCN (Medicare provider number)?
Meritus Medical Center's CMS Certification Number (CCN), also called its Medicare provider number, is 210001.
What is Meritus Medical Center's NPI number?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) on file for Meritus Medical Center is 1942281266.
What health system is Meritus Medical Center part of?
Meritus Medical Center is affiliated with Meritus Health.
Which insurance plans are in network at Meritus Medical Center?
Meritus Medical Center lists 35 in-network payers, including Aetna, Ameri Health, Aspirus Health Plan, Avera Health Plans, and is Medicare-certified. Insurance acceptance may vary by plan, so confirm coverage with your insurer or the hospital's billing department.
What price transparency data is available for Meritus Medical Center?
185 disclosed rate categories. Each shows the payer, category, code type and group with its code range, and contract type, along with how the rate compares with the state average.
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