CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, chest (no contrast)

Facility: HCA Florida Brandon Hospital

Billing Code: 71250 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71250
Insurance Median: $2,335
Cash Discount Price: $16,140
vs. Medicare Baseline: 21.86x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, chest (no contrast) at HCA Florida Brandon Hospital is $2,335. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $16,140. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 21.86x the Medicare baseline. Located in 119 Oakfield Dr, Brandon, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$16,140

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,335

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$106.81

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $106.81 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $16,140 (15111%)

Insurance Median: $2,335 (2186%)

Cash: $16,140 (15111% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,335 (2186% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $106.81 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 2186% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2086%). 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	$245 - $7,263	229%
Avmed	$738 - $1,863	691%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Optimum Group Members	$759	711%
Aetna	$913 - $4,842	855%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Health	$1,162	1088%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Optimum	$1,162	1088%
Freedom Health Care	$1,259	1179%
Optimum Healthcare	$1,259	1179%
Corvel Corporation	$2,138	2002%
Rockport Healthcare Group	$2,138	2002%
Prime Health	$2,184	2045%
Simply Healthcare	$2,486	2327%
Molina	$3,067 - $4,358	2871%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$4,116	3854%
Beacon Health Options	$8,070	7555%
Plotkin Health	$8,070	7555%
Prime Health Sheriff	$8,070	7555%
Evolutions Healthcare Systems	$9,684 - $14,849	9067%
Multiplan	$12,105 - $13,719	11333%
Evernorth	$12,912	12089%

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 $16,140.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 71250.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm HCA Florida Brandon Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 71250.
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.