CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (no contrast)

Facility: Broward Health Medical Center

Billing Code: 70551 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70551
  • Insurance Median: $2,971
  • Cash Discount Price: $5,659
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 12.19x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (no contrast) at Broward Health Medical Center is $2,971. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $5,659. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 12.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1600 S Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$5,659

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$2,971

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: $5,659 (2321%)
Insurance Median: $2,971 (1219%)
Cash: $5,659 (2321% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $2,971 (1219% 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 1219% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1119%). 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
Humana $252 103%
Medica Healthcare $252 103%
Preferred Care Partners $252 103%
United Aarp $252 103%
United/Wellmed $252 103%
Aetna $255 - $4,527 105%
Careplus Health Plan $255 105%
Florida Pace Center $255 105%
Devoted $260 - $2,547 107%
Clear Springs Healthcare $262 107%
Doctor'S Healthcare $262 107%
Amerihealth Caritas $267 110%
Neighborhood Health Partnership $524 215%
United $524 215%
Community Care Plan $917 376%
Cigna $1,305 535%
Freedom Health $1,415 580%
Healthsun Health Plan $1,415 580%
Simply Healthcare $1,415 580%
Avmed $1,502 - $1,558 616%
Wellpath $1,981 813%
Wellcare $2,830 1161%
Sunshine State Health Plan Healthy Kids $3,113 1277%
Curative Administrators, Llc $3,395 1393%
Wellcare Healthy Kids $3,395 1393%
Tour + Med Assistance International $3,678 1509%
Gmmi/Canadian Medical Network $3,961 1625%
Quality Health Management $3,961 1625%
Trident Global Assistance International $3,961 1625%
United International $3,961 1625%
Us Maritime Consultants $3,961 1625%
Dimension Health/International Plus $4,527 1857%
Medcare International $4,527 1857%
Seguro Reservas International $4,527 1857%
Star Healthcare Network $4,527 1857%
Viking Cruises $4,527 1857%
World Medical Management Solutions $4,527 1857%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1600 S Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals