CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, chest (no contrast)

Facility: HCA Florida Largo Hospital

Billing Code: 71250 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71250
Insurance Median: $1,780
Cash Discount Price: $6,875
vs. Medicare Baseline: 16.67x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, chest (no contrast) at HCA Florida Largo Hospital is $1,780. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $6,875. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 16.67x the Medicare baseline. Located in 201 14Th St Sw, Largo, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$6,875

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,780

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: $6,875 (6437%)

Insurance Median: $1,780 (1667%)

Cash: $6,875 (6437% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,780 (1667% 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 1667% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1567%). 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

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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
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Optimum Group Members	$176 - $470	165%
United	$245 - $4,504	229%
Aetna	$258 - $3,003	242%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Health	$269 - $721	252%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Optimum	$269 - $721	252%
Freedom Health Care	$292 - $781	273%
Optimum Healthcare	$292 - $781	273%
Simply Healthcare	$576 - $1,541	539%
Molina	$711 - $2,703	666%
Avmed	$738 - $1,863	691%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$954 - $2,552	893%
Beacon Health Options	$1,870 - $5,005	1751%
Plotkin Health	$1,870 - $5,005	1751%
Prime Health Sheriff	$1,870 - $5,005	1751%
Evolutions Healthcare Systems	$2,057 - $9,209	1926%
Corvel Corporation	$2,138	2002%
Rockport Healthcare Group	$2,138	2002%
Prime Health	$2,184	2045%
Multiplan	$2,805 - $8,508	2626%
Evernorth	$2,992 - $8,008	2801%
Emerging Therapy Solutions	$6,706	6278%
UnitedHealthcare	$10,010	9372%

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 $6,875.
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 Largo 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.