CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, chest (no contrast)

Facility: HCA Florida North Florida Hospital

Billing Code: 71250 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71250
Insurance Median: $4,266
Cash Discount Price: $13,760
vs. Medicare Baseline: 39.94x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, chest (no contrast) at HCA Florida North Florida Hospital is $4,266. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $13,760. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 39.94x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6500 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$13,760

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$4,266

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: $13,760 (12883%)

Insurance Median: $4,266 (3994%)

Cash: $13,760 (12883% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $4,266 (3994% 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 3994% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 3894%). 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
United	$245 - $6,192	229%
Avmed	$857 - $6,880	802%
Aetna	$968 - $4,128	906%
Simply	$2,119	1984%
Corvel Corporation	$2,225	2083%
Prime Health	$2,272	2127%
Careworks (Rockport Community)	$2,343	2194%
Molina Healthcare	$2,614 - $4,403	2447%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$3,509	3285%
Plotkin Health	$6,880	6441%
Prime Health Sheriff	$6,880	6441%
Corizon Phs	$8,256	7730%
Multiplan	$10,733 - $11,696	10049%
Evernorth	$11,008	10306%
Evolutions Healthcare	$11,696	10950%
Ppo Next	$11,696	10950%
Novanet	$12,384	11594%
Beacon Health Options	$13,760	12883%

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 $13,760.
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 North Florida 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.