CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, pelvis

Facility: HCA Florida Largo Hospital

Billing Code: 72170 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72170
Insurance Median: $258
Cash Discount Price: $1,088
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.42x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, pelvis at HCA Florida Largo Hospital is $258. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,088. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.42x the Medicare baseline. Located in 201 14Th St Sw, Largo, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,088

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$258

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: $1,088 (1019%)

Insurance Median: $258 (242%)

Cash: $1,088 (1019% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $258 (242% 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 242% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 142%). 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
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Optimum Group Members	$23 - $79	22%
Aetna	$34 - $504	32%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Health	$36 - $121	34%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Optimum	$36 - $121	34%
Freedom Health Care	$39 - $131	37%
Optimum Healthcare	$39 - $131	37%
Simply Healthcare	$77 - $258	72%
United	$82 - $755	77%
Molina	$95 - $453	89%
Avmed	$110 - $420	103%
Evolutions Healthcare Systems	$115 - $1,544	108%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$127 - $428	119%
Humana	$139 - $470	130%
Beacon Health Options	$249 - $839	233%
Plotkin Health	$249 - $839	233%
Prime Health Sheriff	$249 - $839	233%
Multiplan	$373 - $1,427	349%
Corvel Corporation	$391	366%
Rockport Healthcare Group	$391	366%
Evernorth	$398 - $1,343	373%
Prime Health	$399	374%
Emerging Therapy Solutions	$1,124	1052%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,678	1571%

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 $1,088.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 72170.

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 72170.
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.