CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (no contrast)

Facility: Wyckoff Heights Medical Center

Billing Code: 70551 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70551
  • Insurance Median: $303
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,537
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.24x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (no contrast) at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center is $303. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,537. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 1.24x the Medicare baseline. Located in 374 Stockholm Street, Brooklyn, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,537

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$303

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: $1,537 (631%)
Insurance Median: $303 (124%)
Cash: $1,537 (631% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $303 (124% 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
Aetna $111 - $389 46%
Healthfirst $246 101%
Metroplus $290 - $326 119%
Affinity Health $296 121%
Amerigroup $296 121%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $296 121%
Centers Plan For Health Living $296 121%
Emblem Health $296 - $341 121%
Fidelis $296 121%
Interga $296 121%
UnitedHealthcare $296 121%
Partners Health Plan $302 124%
Wellcare $303 - $332 124%
Senior Whole Health $305 125%
Agewell $311 128%
Alphacare $311 128%
Amida Care $311 128%
Elderplan $311 128%
Hamaspik $311 128%
Humana $311 128%
Visiting Nurse Services $311 128%
Magnacare (Brighton Health Plan ) $519 213%
Cigna $1,008 - $1,260 414%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 374 Stockholm Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals