CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: HCA Florida Englewood Hospital

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $246
Cash Discount Price: $896
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.77x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at HCA Florida Englewood Hospital is $246. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $896. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.77x the Medicare baseline. Located in 700 Medical Blvd, Englewood, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$896

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$246

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: $896 (1008%)

Insurance Median: $246 (277%)

Cash: $896 (1008% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $246 (277% 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 277% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 177%). 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.

Billing Status

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
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Optimum Group Members	$42	47%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Health	$65	73%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Optimum	$65	73%
Freedom Health Care	$70	79%
Optimum Healthcare	$70	79%
Avmed	$72 - $224	81%
Simply Healthcare	$138	155%
United	$147 - $403	165%
Molina	$170 - $242	191%
Evolutions Healthcare Systems	$206 - $824	232%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$228	256%
Humana	$251	282%
Aetna	$269	303%
Behealthy America	$349	393%
Corvel Corporation	$375	422%
Rockport Healthcare Group	$375	422%
Prime Health	$383	431%
Healthcare Sarasota	$448	504%
Plotkin Health	$448	504%
Prime Health Sheriff	$448	504%
Multiplan	$672 - $762	756%

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 $896.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 71045.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm HCA Florida Englewood Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 71045.
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.