CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: HCA Florida Kendall Hospital

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $245
Cash Discount Price: $1,107
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.76x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at HCA Florida Kendall Hospital is $245. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,107. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.76x the Medicare baseline. Located in 11750 Bird Rd, Miami, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,107

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$245

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: $1,107 (1245%)

Insurance Median: $245 (276%)

Cash: $1,107 (1245% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $245 (276% 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 276% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 176%). 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	$26 - $306	29%
Optimum	$26 - $164	29%
Avmed	$36 - $956	40%
Simply Healthcare Plans	$39 - $248	44%
Molina	$57 - $516	64%
Humana	$63 - $650	71%
Health Sun Health Plan	$64 - $407	72%
Aids Healthcare	$66 - $2,293	74%
Mmm Of Fl (Health Advantage Plan)	$69 - $440	78%
United Ppo	$72 - $453	81%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$79 - $497	89%
Aetna	$91 - $573	102%
United	$136 - $860	153%
Plotkin Health	$151 - $956	170%
Prime Health Sherriff	$151 - $956	170%
Medica Healthcare	$175 - $1,108	197%
Multiplan	$226 - $1,624	254%
Evernorth Bh	$242 - $1,529	272%
Corvel Corporation	$403	453%
Careworks (Rockport)	$412	463%
Prime Health	$412	463%

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 $1,107.
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 Kendall 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.