CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, pelvis

Facility: HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital A Part of HCA Florid

Billing Code: 72170 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72170
Insurance Median: $633
Cash Discount Price: $2,680
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.93x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, pelvis at HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital A Part of HCA Florid is $633. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,680. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 5.93x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1501 Pasadena Ave S, Saint Petersburg, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,680

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$633

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: $2,680 (2509%)

Insurance Median: $633 (593%)

Cash: $2,680 (2509% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $633 (593% 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 593% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 493%). 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

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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
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Optimum Group Members	$118 - $134	110%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Health	$180 - $206	169%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Optimum	$180 - $206	169%
Freedom Health Care	$195 - $223	183%
Optimum Healthcare	$195 - $223	183%
Avmed	$200 - $714	187%
United	$245 - $1,286	229%
Simply Healthcare	$386 - $440	361%
Corvel Corporation	$391	366%
Rockport Healthcare Group	$391	366%
Prime Health	$399	374%
Molina	$476 - $772	446%
Evolutions Healthcare Systems	$576 - $2,629	539%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$638 - $729	597%
Humana	$701 - $800	656%
Aetna	$751 - $857	703%
Plotkin Health	$1,252 - $1,429	1172%
Prime Health Sheriff	$1,252 - $1,429	1172%
Multiplan	$1,877 - $2,429	1757%

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 $2,680.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 72170.

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 72170.
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.