CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: HCA Florida Northwest Hospital

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $261
Cash Discount Price: $1,004
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.94x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at HCA Florida Northwest Hospital is $261. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,004. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.94x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2801 N State Rd 7, Margate, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,004

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$261

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: $1,004 (1129%)

Insurance Median: $261 (294%)

Cash: $1,004 (1129% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $261 (294% 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 294% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 194%). 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
Freedom Health	$86 - $161	97%
Optimum	$86	97%
Avmed	$131 - $502	147%
Simply Healthcare Plans	$131	147%
United	$182 - $452	205%
Molina	$191 - $271	215%
Humana	$211 - $341	237%
Health Sun Health Plan	$214	241%
Mmm Of Fl (Health Advantage Plan)	$231	260%
United Ppo	$238	268%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$265	298%
Aetna	$301	339%
Blis	$351	395%
Corvel Corporation	$406	457%
Careworks (Rockport)	$415	467%
Prime Health	$415	467%
Plotkin Health	$502	565%
Prime Health Sherriff	$502	565%
Medica Healthcare	$582	655%
Multiplan	$753 - $853	847%

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 $1,004.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 71045.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm HCA Florida Northwest Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 71045.
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.