CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (no contrast)

Facility: Memorial Hospital West

Billing Code: 70551 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70551
  • Insurance Median: $3,518
  • Cash Discount Price: $3,788
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 14.43x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (no contrast) at Memorial Hospital West is $3,518. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,788. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 14.43x the Medicare baseline. Located in 703 N Flamingo Rd, Pembroke Pines, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$3,788

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$3,518

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: $3,788 (1554%)
Insurance Median: $3,518 (1443%)
Cash: $3,788 (1554% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $3,518 (1443% 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 1443% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1343%). 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
UnitedHealthcare $249 - $3,247 102%
Health Value Management $257 - $2,841 105%
Wellcare $264 - $272 108%
Florida Community Care $267 110%
Humana $269 110%
Aetna $277 - $1,325 114%
Solis Health Plan $282 116%
Health Sun $284 - $6,088 117%
Florida Pace Centers $287 118%
Align Senior Care $304 125%
Longevity $311 128%
Sunshine $336 - $3,409 138%
Prime Health Services $467 192%
Community Care Plan $539 221%
Molina $550 226%
Amerihealth Caritas $578 237%
Broward County $718 - $2,726 295%
Avmed $868 - $2,498 356%
Cigna $904 - $1,196 371%
Employers Health Network $1,014 416%
Corvel $2,694 1105%
Employers Choice Network $2,694 1105%
First Health $2,694 1105%
Gallagher Bassett $2,694 - $6,494 1105%
Emerging Therapy Solutions $3,247 - $4,870 1332%
Allianz $3,518 - $5,276 1443%
Axis $3,518 - $5,276 1443%
Desjardins Financial Security Life Assurance Company $3,518 - $5,276 1443%
Global Health Claims $3,518 - $6,899 1443%
Global Medical Management $3,518 - $5,276 1443%
Global Reach Health $3,518 - $5,276 1443%
National Healthcare Solutions $3,518 - $5,276 1443%
Plotkin $3,518 - $5,276 1443%
Quality Health Management $3,518 - $5,276 1443%
Quebec Inc $3,518 - $5,276 1443%
Star Healthcare Network $3,518 - $5,276 1443%
World Medical Care $3,518 - $5,276 1443%
Worldwide Managed Care Partners $3,518 - $5,276 1443%
Worldwide Medical Assurance $3,518 - $5,276 1443%
Dimension Health $3,653 - $5,479 1499%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 703 N Flamingo Rd, Pembroke Pines, FL 33028
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals