CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: HCA Florida Blake Hospital

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $701
Cash Discount Price: $2,921
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.88x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at HCA Florida Blake Hospital is $701. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,921. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 7.88x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2020 59Th St W, Bradenton, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,921

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$701

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: $2,921 (3285%)

Insurance Median: $701 (788%)

Cash: $2,921 (3285% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $701 (788% 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 788% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 688%). 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
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Optimum Group Members	$137	154%
United	$182 - $1,314	205%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Health	$210	236%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Optimum	$210	236%
Freedom Health Care	$228	256%
Optimum Healthcare	$228	256%
Avmed	$234 - $730	263%
Corvel Corporation	$446	502%
Rockport Healthcare Group	$446	502%
Prime Health	$456	513%
Simply Healthcare	$497	559%
Molina	$555 - $789	624%
Evolutions Healthcare Systems	$672 - $2,687	756%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$745	838%
Humana	$818	920%
Aetna	$876	985%
Behealthy America	$1,139	1281%
Healthcare Sarasota	$1,460	1642%
Plotkin Health	$1,460	1642%
Prime Health Sheriff	$1,460	1642%
Multiplan	$2,191 - $2,483	2464%

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 $2,921.
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 Blake 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.