CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Sarasota Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 71045
  • Insurance Median: $36
  • Cash Discount Price: $323
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.40x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Sarasota Memorial Hospital is $36. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $323. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.40x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1700 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$323

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$36

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: $323 (363%)
Insurance Median: $36 (40%)
Cash: $323 (363% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $36 (40% 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.

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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
Amerihealth Caritas Oncology $5 - $10 6%
Community Care Plan Oncology $5 - $10 6%
Molina Oncology $5 - $9 6%
Simply Healthcare Oncology $5 - $9 6%
Sunshine State Oncology $5 - $9 6%
Florida Community Care Oncology $6 - $20 7%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $8 - $88 9%
Simply Freedom Optimum Oncology $9 - $18 10%
UnitedHealthcare $9 - $606 10%
Wellcare Oncology $9 - $17 10%
Aetna $10 - $646 11%
Oscar Oncology $15 - $28 17%
Ambetter / Centene $22 - $239 25%
Simply Healthcare $36 - $37 40%
Sunshine State $37 42%
Molina $38 43%
Amerihealth Caritas $39 44%
Community Care Plan $39 44%
Florida Community Care $39 - $97 44%
Simply Freedom Optimum $93 105%
Wellcare $93 105%
Careworks $342 - $409 385%
Enlyte $342 - $409 385%
Avmed $442 - $589 497%
Usa Managed Care $484 - $646 544%
First Health $502 - $670 565%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1700 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34239
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals