CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, chest (no contrast)

Facility: HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital A Part of HCA Florid

Billing Code: 71250 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71250
Insurance Median: $2,161
Cash Discount Price: $16,108
vs. Medicare Baseline: 20.23x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, chest (no contrast) at HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital A Part of HCA Florid is $2,161. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $16,108. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 20.23x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1501 Pasadena Ave S, Saint Petersburg, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$16,108

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,161

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$106.81

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $106.81 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $16,108 (15081%)

Insurance Median: $2,161 (2023%)

Cash: $16,108 (15081% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,161 (2023% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $106.81 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 2023% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1923%). 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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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	$245 - $7,249	229%
Avmed	$738 - $1,863	691%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Optimum Group Members	$757	709%
Aetna	$913 - $4,832	855%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Health	$1,160	1086%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Optimum	$1,160	1086%
Freedom Health Care	$1,256	1176%
Optimum Healthcare	$1,256	1176%
Corvel Corporation	$2,138	2002%
Rockport Healthcare Group	$2,138	2002%
Prime Health	$2,184	2045%
Simply Healthcare	$2,481	2323%
Molina	$3,060 - $4,349	2865%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$4,107	3845%
Evolutions Healthcare Systems	$8,054 - $14,819	7540%
Plotkin Health	$8,054	7540%
Prime Health Sheriff	$8,054	7540%
Multiplan	$12,081 - $13,692	11311%

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 $16,108.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 71250.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital A Part of HCA Florid is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 71250.
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.