CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, chest (no contrast)

Facility: HCA Florida Trinity Hospital

Billing Code: 71250 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71250
Insurance Median: $2,520
Cash Discount Price: $18,550
vs. Medicare Baseline: 23.59x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, chest (no contrast) at HCA Florida Trinity Hospital is $2,520. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $18,550. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 23.59x the Medicare baseline. Located in 9330 Sr 54, Trinity, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$18,550

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,520

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: $18,550 (17367%)

Insurance Median: $2,520 (2359%)

Cash: $18,550 (17367% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,520 (2359% 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 2359% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2259%). 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
United	$245 - $8,347	229%
Avmed	$738 - $1,863	691%
Aetna	$757 - $5,565	709%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Optimum Group Members	$872	816%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Health	$1,336	1251%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Optimum	$1,336	1251%
Freedom Health Care	$1,447	1355%
Optimum Healthcare	$1,447	1355%
Corvel Corporation	$2,138	2002%
Rockport Healthcare Group	$2,138	2002%
Prime Health	$2,184	2045%
Simply Healthcare	$2,857	2675%
Molina	$3,524 - $5,008	3299%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$4,730	4428%
Beacon Health Options	$9,275	8684%
Plotkin Health	$9,275	8684%
Prime Health Sheriff	$9,275	8684%
Evolutions Healthcare Systems	$11,130 - $17,066	10420%
Multiplan	$13,912 - $15,767	13025%
Evernorth	$14,840	13894%

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 $18,550.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 71250.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm HCA Florida Trinity Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 71250.
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.