CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: HCA Florida West Hospital

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $663
Cash Discount Price: $1,842
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.46x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at HCA Florida West Hospital is $663. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,842. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 7.46x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8383 N Davis Hwy, Pensacola, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,842

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$663

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: $1,842 (2072%)

Insurance Median: $663 (746%)

Cash: $1,842 (2072% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $663 (746% 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 746% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 646%). 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
United	$182 - $829	205%
Freedom Health	$234	263%
Simply	$284	319%
Molina Healthcare	$350 - $589	394%
Humana	$368	414%
Corvel Corporation	$423	476%
Prime Health	$432	486%
Avmed	$442 - $921	497%
Careworks (Rockport Community)	$445	501%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$470	529%
Aetna	$553	622%
Pensacola Christian	$737	829%
Plotkin Health	$921	1036%
Prime Health Sheriff	$921	1036%
Evolutions Healthcare	$1,197 - $1,565	1346%
Multiplan	$1,437 - $1,565	1616%
Evernorth	$1,473	1657%
Ppo Next	$1,565	1760%
Novanet	$1,658	1865%
Beacon Health Options	$1,842	2072%

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 $1,842.
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 West 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.