CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (with and without contrast)

Facility: Broward Health Medical Center

Billing Code: 70553 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70553
  • Insurance Median: $3,797
  • Cash Discount Price: $6,110
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.65x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (with and without contrast) at Broward Health Medical Center is $3,797. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $6,110. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 10.65x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1600 S Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$6,110

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$3,797

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: $6,110 (1714%)
Insurance Median: $3,797 (1065%)
Cash: $6,110 (1714% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $3,797 (1065% 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 1065% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 965%). 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 $294 - $7,569 82%
Humana $373 105%
Medica Healthcare $373 105%
Preferred Care Partners $373 105%
United Aarp $373 105%
United/Wellmed $373 105%
Careplus Health Plan $376 105%
Florida Pace Center $376 105%
Devoted $384 - $4,258 108%
Clear Springs Healthcare $387 109%
Doctor'S Healthcare $387 109%
Amerihealth Caritas $394 111%
Community Care Plan $701 - $1,533 197%
Neighborhood Health Partnership $859 241%
United $859 241%
Freedom Health $1,082 - $2,365 304%
Healthsun Health Plan $1,082 - $2,365 304%
Simply Healthcare $1,082 - $2,365 304%
Cigna $1,305 366%
Avmed $1,502 - $1,558 421%
Wellpath $1,515 - $3,312 425%
Wellcare $2,164 - $4,731 607%
Sunshine State Health Plan Healthy Kids $2,380 - $5,204 668%
Curative Administrators, Llc $2,596 - $5,677 728%
Wellcare Healthy Kids $2,596 - $5,677 728%
Tour + Med Assistance International $2,813 - $6,150 789%
Gmmi/Canadian Medical Network $3,029 - $6,623 850%
Quality Health Management $3,029 - $6,623 850%
Trident Global Assistance International $3,029 - $6,623 850%
United International $3,029 - $6,623 850%
Us Maritime Consultants $3,029 - $6,623 850%
Dimension Health/International Plus $3,462 - $7,569 971%
Medcare International $3,462 - $7,569 971%
Seguro Reservas International $3,462 - $7,569 971%
Star Healthcare Network $3,462 - $7,569 971%
Viking Cruises $3,462 - $7,569 971%
World Medical Management Solutions $3,462 - $7,569 971%

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