CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: HCA Florida Northwest Hospital

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $447
Cash Discount Price: $1,719
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.03x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at HCA Florida Northwest Hospital is $447. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,719. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 5.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2801 N State Rd 7, Margate, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,719

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$447

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: $1,719 (1933%)

Insurance Median: $447 (503%)

Cash: $1,719 (1933% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $447 (503% 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 503% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 403%). 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
Freedom Health	$148 - $275	166%
Optimum	$148	166%
United	$182 - $774	205%
Avmed	$223 - $860	251%
Simply Healthcare Plans	$223	251%
Molina	$327 - $464	368%
Humana	$361 - $584	406%
Health Sun Health Plan	$366	412%
Mmm Of Fl (Health Advantage Plan)	$395	444%
United Ppo	$407	458%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$454	511%
Corvel Corporation	$483	543%
Careworks (Rockport)	$494	556%
Prime Health	$494	556%
Aetna	$516	580%
Blis	$602	677%
Plotkin Health	$860	967%
Prime Health Sherriff	$860	967%
Medica Healthcare	$997	1121%
Multiplan	$1,289 - $1,461	1450%

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 $1,719.
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 Northwest 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.