CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Westside Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $662
Cash Discount Price: $2,621
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.45x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Westside Regional Medical Center is $662. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,621. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 7.45x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8201 W Broward Blvd, Plantation, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,621

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$662

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: $2,621 (2948%)

Insurance Median: $662 (745%)

Cash: $2,621 (2948% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $662 (745% 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 745% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 645%). 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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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	$182 - $1,256	205%
Freedom Health	$211 - $447	237%
Optimum	$211 - $240	237%
Simply Healthcare Plans	$319 - $363	359%
Molina	$417 - $754	469%
Corvel Corporation	$483	543%
Careworks (Rockport)	$494	556%
Prime Health	$494	556%
Avmed	$515 - $1,396	579%
Humana	$515 - $949	579%
Health Sun Health Plan	$522 - $594	587%
Aids Healthcare	$539 - $3,349	606%
Mmm Of Fl (Health Advantage Plan)	$564 - $642	634%
United Ppo	$581 - $661	653%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$647 - $737	728%
Aetna	$735 - $837	827%
Plotkin Health	$1,226 - $1,396	1379%
Prime Health Sherriff	$1,226 - $1,396	1379%
Medica Healthcare	$1,446 - $1,647	1626%
Multiplan	$1,838 - $2,372	2067%

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 $2,621.
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 Westside Regional 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.