CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: HCA Florida Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $491
Cash Discount Price: $1,704
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.52x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at HCA Florida Memorial Hospital is $491. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,704. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 5.52x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3625 University Blvd S, Jacksonville, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,704

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$491

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: $1,704 (1917%)

Insurance Median: $491 (552%)

Cash: $1,704 (1917% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $491 (552% 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 552% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 452%). 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
Optimum Healthcare	$138 - $149	155%
United	$182 - $796	205%
Avmed	$197 - $496	222%
Simply Healthcare	$252 - $273	283%
Positive Healthcare	$360 - $389	405%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$418 - $451	470%
City Of Jacksonville	$440	495%
Corvel Corporation	$440	495%
Molina Healthcare	$442 - $478	497%
Prime Health	$449	505%
Centurion	$454 - $490	511%
Humana	$475 - $513	534%
Aetna	$491 - $531	552%
Corizon	$491 - $531	552%
Plotkin Health	$819 - $885	921%
Multiplan	$1,278 - $1,504	1437%
Evernorth	$1,310 - $1,416	1473%
Evolutions Healthcare	$1,310 - $1,504	1473%
Ppo Next	$1,392 - $1,504	1566%
Novanet	$1,474 - $1,593	1658%

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 $1,704.
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 Memorial 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.