CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: HCA Florida Jfk Hospital

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $796
Cash Discount Price: $3,616
vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.95x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at HCA Florida Jfk Hospital is $796. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,616. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 8.95x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5301 S Congress Ave, Atlantis, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,616

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$796

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$88.91

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $88.91 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $3,616 (4067%)

Insurance Median: $796 (895%)

Cash: $3,616 (4067% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $796 (895% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $88.91 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 895% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 795%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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	$182 - $1,627	205%
Freedom Health	$311 - $579	350%
Optimum	$311	350%
Corvel Corporation	$462	520%
Avmed	$470 - $1,808	529%
Simply Healthcare Plans	$470	529%
Careworks (Rockport)	$471	530%
Prime Health	$471	530%
Healthy Palm Beaches	$550	619%
Molina	$615 - $976	692%
Humana	$759 - $1,229	854%
Health Sun Health Plan	$770	866%
Aids Healthcare	$796 - $4,339	895%
Mmm Of Fl (Health Advantage Plan)	$832	936%
United Ppo	$857	964%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$940	1057%
Aetna	$1,085	1220%
Blis	$1,266	1424%
District Cares	$1,808	2034%
Plotkin Health	$1,808	2034%
Prime Health Sherriff	$1,808	2034%
Medica Healthcare	$2,133	2399%
Multiplan	$2,712 - $3,074	3050%
Evernorth Bh	$2,893	3254%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $3,616.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 71046.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm HCA Florida Jfk Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 71046.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.