CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hand

Facility: HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital

Billing Code: 73130 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73130
Insurance Median: $1,106
Cash Discount Price: $2,457
vs. Medicare Baseline: 12.44x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hand at HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital is $1,106. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,457. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 12.44x the Medicare baseline. Located in 449 W 23Rd St, Panama City, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,457

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,106

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: $2,457 (2763%)

Insurance Median: $1,106 (1244%)

Cash: $2,457 (2763% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,106 (1244% 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 1244% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1144%). 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
United	$182 - $1,660	205%
Simply	$367 - $568	413%
Corvel Corporation	$377	424%
Prime Health	$385	433%
Careworks (Rockport Community)	$397	447%
Molina Healthcare	$453 - $1,181	510%
Avmed	$572 - $1,845	643%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$608 - $941	684%
Aetna	$715 - $1,107	804%
Humana	$906 - $1,402	1019%
Plotkin Health	$1,192 - $1,845	1341%
Prime Health Sheriff	$1,192 - $1,845	1341%
Multiplan	$1,859 - $3,136	2091%
Ppo Next	$2,026 - $3,136	2279%
Novanet	$2,145 - $3,320	2413%

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 $2,457.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 73130.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 73130.
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.