CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (no contrast)

Facility: Shands Jacksonville

Billing Code: 70551 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70551
  • Insurance Median: $1,329
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,459
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.45x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (no contrast) at Shands Jacksonville is $1,329. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,459. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 5.45x the Medicare baseline. Located in 655 W 8Th St, Jacksonville, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,459

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,329

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$243.77

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $243.77 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $2,459 (1009%)
Insurance Median: $1,329 (545%)
Cash: $2,459 (1009% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,329 (545% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $243.77 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 545% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 445%). 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
Carelon Health $168 69%
Humana $168 - $3,800 69%
Aetna $169 - $3,684 69%
Florida Community Care $176 72%
Amerihealth Caritas Florida $184 75%
Community Care Plan $184 75%
Molina $184 - $315 75%
Simply Healthcare $185 76%
Ameri-Plus Preferred Care $249 102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $249 - $2,266 102%
Capital Health Plan $249 - $2,235 102%
Beacon Health Strategies $257 105%
Careplus Health Plan $257 105%
Florida Health Care Plan $257 - $437 105%
UnitedHealthcare $259 - $1,882 106%
Devoted Health Plan $262 - $274 107%
Positive Healthcare Partners $267 - $274 110%
Wellcare Of Florida $292 120%
Florida Complete Care $311 128%
Wellpath $400 164%
Ambetter / Centene $403 165%
Avmed $1,524 - $1,614 625%
Volusia Health Network $1,878 770%
Northeast Florida State Hospital $1,967 807%
North Florida Evaluation & Treatment Center $2,101 862%
Centivo $2,459 1009%
Cigna $2,470 1013%
Disney Cruise Line $2,682 1100%
Health First Health Plan $2,906 - $3,130 1192%
Mental Health Associates $2,906 1192%
Prime Health Services $3,130 - $3,353 1284%
Florida Health Alliance $3,219 1321%
Archbold Medical Center $3,353 1375%
Genex $3,353 1375%
Rockport Provider $3,353 1375%
Corvel Corp $3,800 1559%
First Health $3,800 1559%
Florida Hospital Healthcare System $3,800 1559%
Medsave Usa Tpa $3,800 1559%
Fringe Benefits Coordinators $4,024 - $4,247 1651%
Multiplan $4,024 1651%
Novanet $4,024 1651%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 655 W 8Th St, Jacksonville, FL 32209
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals