CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: University Hospital and Medical Center

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $442
Cash Discount Price: $1,699
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.97x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at University Hospital and Medical Center is $442. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,699. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 4.97x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7201 N University Dr, Tamarac, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,699

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$442

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: $1,699 (1911%)

Insurance Median: $442 (497%)

Cash: $1,699 (1911% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $442 (497% 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 497% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 397%). 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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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
Freedom Health	$146 - $272	164%
Optimum	$146	164%
United	$182 - $765	205%
Avmed	$221 - $850	249%
Simply Healthcare Plans	$221	249%
Molina	$323 - $459	363%
Humana	$357 - $578	402%
Health Sun Health Plan	$362	407%
Mmm Of Fl (Health Advantage Plan)	$391	440%
United Ppo	$403	453%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$449	505%
Corvel Corporation	$483	543%
Careworks (Rockport)	$494	556%
Prime Health	$494	556%
Aetna	$510	574%
Plotkin Health	$850	956%
Prime Health Sherriff	$850	956%
Medica Healthcare	$985	1108%
Multiplan	$1,274 - $1,444	1433%
Evernorth Bh	$1,359	1529%

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 $1,699.
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 University Hospital and Medical Center 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.