CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (no contrast)

Facility: Flushing Hospital Medical Center

Billing Code: 70551 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70551
  • Insurance Median: $326
  • Cash Discount Price: $992
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.34x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (no contrast) at Flushing Hospital Medical Center is $326. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $992. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 1.34x the Medicare baseline. Located in 45Th Avenue and Parsons Boulevard, Flushing, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$992

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$326

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: $992 (407%)
Insurance Median: $326 (134%)
Cash: $992 (407% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $326 (134% 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.

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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
Ghi $121 - $296 50%
Healthfirst $252 103%
Fidelis $282 - $296 116%
Aetna $296 - $1,708 121%
Beacon Health Strategies $296 121%
Centerlight Healthcare $296 121%
Centivo $296 121%
Empire $296 - $554 121%
Hip $296 - $904 121%
Metroplus $296 - $326 121%
UnitedHealthcare $296 - $1,815 121%
Humana $299 - $314 123%
Elderplan $302 124%
Wellcare Of Ny $308 126%
Senior Whole Health $314 129%
Centers Plan For Healthy Living $326 134%
Elderserve Health $341 140%
Hamaspik Choice $341 140%
Magnacare $341 140%
Cigna $397 - $2,456 163%
Emblemhealth $462 190%
Empire Blue Priority $471 193%
1199 National Benefit Fund $571 234%
Vns $1,200 492%
Hotel Trades Council $1,912 784%
Oscar $1,964 806%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 45Th Avenue and Parsons Boulevard, Flushing, NY 11355
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals