CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Westside Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $304
Cash Discount Price: $1,170
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.42x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Westside Regional Medical Center is $304. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,170. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.42x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8201 W Broward Blvd, Plantation, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,170

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$304

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: $1,170 (1316%)

Insurance Median: $304 (342%)

Cash: $1,170 (1316% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $304 (342% 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 342% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 242%). 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	$101 - $187	114%
Optimum	$101	114%
Simply Healthcare Plans	$152	171%
United	$182 - $526	205%
Molina	$199 - $316	224%
Avmed	$246 - $585	277%
Humana	$246 - $398	277%
Health Sun Health Plan	$249	280%
Aids Healthcare	$257 - $1,404	289%
Mmm Of Fl (Health Advantage Plan)	$269	303%
United Ppo	$277	312%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$309	348%
Aetna	$351	395%
Corvel Corporation	$406	457%
Careworks (Rockport)	$415	467%
Prime Health	$415	467%
Plotkin Health	$585	658%
Prime Health Sherriff	$585	658%
Medica Healthcare	$690	776%
Multiplan	$878 - $994	988%

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 $1,170.
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 Westside Regional Medical Center 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.