CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: HCA Florida West Hospital

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $643
Cash Discount Price: $1,544
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.23x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at HCA Florida West Hospital is $643. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,544. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 7.23x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8383 N Davis Hwy, Pensacola, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,544

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$643

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: $1,544 (1737%)

Insurance Median: $643 (723%)

Cash: $1,544 (1737% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $643 (723% 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 723% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 623%). 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	$172 - $220	193%
United	$182 - $780	205%
Simply	$208 - $267	234%
Molina Healthcare	$257 - $555	289%
Humana	$271 - $347	305%
Avmed	$325 - $867	366%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$345 - $442	388%
Corvel Corporation	$355	399%
Prime Health	$363	408%
Careworks (Rockport Community)	$374	421%
Aetna	$406 - $520	457%
Pensacola Christian	$542 - $693	610%
Plotkin Health	$677 - $867	761%
Prime Health Sheriff	$677 - $867	761%
Evolutions Healthcare	$880 - $1,474	990%
Multiplan	$1,056 - $1,474	1188%
Evernorth	$1,083 - $1,387	1218%
Ppo Next	$1,151 - $1,474	1295%
Novanet	$1,218 - $1,560	1370%
Beacon Health Options	$1,354 - $1,734	1523%

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 $1,544.
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 West 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.