CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: HCA Florida Palms West Hospital

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $473
Cash Discount Price: $2,151
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.32x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at HCA Florida Palms West Hospital is $473. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,151. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 5.32x the Medicare baseline. Located in 13001 Southern Blvd, Loxahatchee, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,151

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$473

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: $2,151 (2419%)

Insurance Median: $473 (532%)

Cash: $2,151 (2419% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $473 (532% 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 532% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 432%). 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 - $968	205%
Freedom Health	$185 - $344	208%
Optimum	$185	208%
Avmed	$280 - $1,076	315%
Simply Healthcare Plans	$280	315%
Corvel Corporation	$388	436%
Careworks (Rockport)	$396	445%
Prime Health	$396	445%
Molina	$409 - $581	460%
Humana	$452 - $731	508%
Health Sun Health Plan	$458	515%
Aids Healthcare	$473 - $2,581	532%
Mmm Of Fl (Health Advantage Plan)	$495	557%
United Ppo	$510	574%
Healthy Palm Beaches	$550	619%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$559	629%
Aetna	$645	725%
Health Care District	$1,076	1210%
Palm Beach Juvenile Correction	$1,076	1210%
Plotkin Health	$1,076	1210%
Prime Health Sherriff	$1,076	1210%
Medica Healthcare	$1,248	1404%
Multiplan	$1,613 - $1,828	1814%

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 $2,151.
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 Palms West 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.