CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: HCA Florida Palms West Hospital

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $471
Cash Discount Price: $2,028
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.30x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at HCA Florida Palms West Hospital is $471. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,028. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 5.30x the Medicare baseline. Located in 13001 Southern Blvd, Loxahatchee, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,028

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$471

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: $2,028 (2281%)

Insurance Median: $471 (530%)

Cash: $2,028 (2281% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $471 (530% 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 530% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 430%). 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
Freedom Health	$174 - $324	196%
Optimum	$174	196%
United	$182 - $913	205%
Avmed	$264 - $1,014	297%
Simply Healthcare Plans	$264	297%
Molina	$385 - $548	433%
Humana	$426 - $690	479%
Health Sun Health Plan	$432	486%
Aids Healthcare	$446 - $2,434	502%
Corvel Corporation	$462	520%
Mmm Of Fl (Health Advantage Plan)	$466	524%
Careworks (Rockport)	$471	530%
Prime Health	$471	530%
United Ppo	$481	541%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$527	593%
Healthy Palm Beaches	$550	619%
Aetna	$608	684%
Health Care District	$1,014	1140%
Palm Beach Juvenile Correction	$1,014	1140%
Plotkin Health	$1,014	1140%
Prime Health Sherriff	$1,014	1140%
Medica Healthcare	$1,176	1323%
Multiplan	$1,521 - $1,724	1711%

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 $2,028.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 71046.

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 71046.
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.