CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Cape Canaveral Hospital

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $337
Cash Discount Price: $141
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.79x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Cape Canaveral Hospital is $337. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $141. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.79x the Medicare baseline. Located in 701 W Cocoa Beach Causeway, Cocoa Beach, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$141

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$337

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: $141 (159%)

Insurance Median: $337 (379%)

Cash: $141 (159% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $337 (379% 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 379% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 279%). 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

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
Health First Health Plan	$30 - $167	34%
Humana	$36 - $562	40%
Molina Healthcare	$36 - $629	40%
Aetna	$37 - $618	42%
Amerigroup	$37 - $590	42%
Sunshine Health Plan	$37 - $590	42%
UnitedHealthcare	$37 - $619	42%
Corizon Health	$91	102%
Florida Healthcare Plans	$178	200%
Cigna	$216 - $232	243%
Disney Cruise Line	$337	379%
Prime Heath Services, Inc.	$422	475%
Multiplan	$450	506%
Florida Blue	$629 - $652	707%

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 $141.
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 Cape Canaveral 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.