CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: HCA Florida Trinity Hospital

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $381
Cash Discount Price: $1,386
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.29x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at HCA Florida Trinity Hospital is $381. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,386. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 4.29x the Medicare baseline. Located in 9330 Sr 54, Trinity, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,386

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$381

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: $1,386 (1559%)

Insurance Median: $381 (429%)

Cash: $1,386 (1559% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $381 (429% 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 429% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 329%). 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.

Billing Status

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
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Optimum Group Members	$65	73%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Health	$100	112%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Optimum	$100	112%
Freedom Health Care	$108	121%
Optimum Healthcare	$108	121%
Avmed	$111 - $347	125%
United	$182 - $624	205%
Simply Healthcare	$213	240%
Molina	$263 - $374	296%
Evolutions Healthcare Systems	$319 - $1,275	359%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$354	398%
Humana	$388	436%
Aetna	$416	468%
Corvel Corporation	$446	502%
Rockport Healthcare Group	$446	502%
Prime Health	$456	513%
Beacon Health Options	$693	779%
Plotkin Health	$693	779%
Prime Health Sheriff	$693	779%
Multiplan	$1,040 - $1,178	1170%
Evernorth	$1,109	1247%

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 $1,386.
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 Trinity 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.