CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (no contrast)

Facility: Westside Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 70551 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70551
  • Insurance Median: $2,929
  • Cash Discount Price: $11,785
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 12.02x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (no contrast) at Westside Regional Medical Center is $2,929. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $11,785. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 12.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8201 W Broward Blvd, Plantation, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$11,785

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$2,929

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: $11,785 (4834%)
Insurance Median: $2,929 (1202%)
Cash: $11,785 (4834% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $2,929 (1202% 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 1202% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1102%). 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
United $518 - $5,303 212%
Freedom Health $1,014 - $1,886 416%
Optimum $1,014 416%
Aetna $1,060 - $3,536 435%
Simply Healthcare Plans $1,532 628%
Molina $2,003 - $3,182 822%
Avmed $2,119 - $5,892 869%
Health Sun Health Plan $2,510 1030%
Aids Healthcare $2,593 - $14,142 1064%
Corvel Corporation $2,694 1105%
Mmm Of Fl (Health Advantage Plan) $2,711 1112%
Careworks (Rockport) $2,750 1128%
Prime Health $2,750 1128%
United Ppo $2,793 1146%
Sunshine State Health Plan $3,111 1276%
Plotkin Health $5,892 2417%
Prime Health Sherriff $5,892 2417%
Medica Healthcare $6,953 2852%
Multiplan $8,839 - $10,017 3626%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 8201 W Broward Blvd, Plantation, FL 33324
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals