CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, pelvis

Facility: HCA Florida Palms West Hospital

Billing Code: 72170 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72170
Insurance Median: $451
Cash Discount Price: $2,051
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.22x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, pelvis at HCA Florida Palms West Hospital is $451. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,051. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 4.22x the Medicare baseline. Located in 13001 Southern Blvd, Loxahatchee, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,051

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$451

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: $2,051 (1920%)

Insurance Median: $451 (422%)

Cash: $2,051 (1920% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $451 (422% 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 422% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 322%). 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
Freedom Health	$176 - $328	165%
Optimum	$176	165%
United	$245 - $923	229%
Avmed	$267 - $1,026	250%
Simply Healthcare Plans	$267	250%
Molina	$390 - $554	365%
Corvel Corporation	$404	378%
Careworks (Rockport)	$413	387%
Prime Health	$413	387%
Humana	$431 - $697	404%
Health Sun Health Plan	$437	409%
Aids Healthcare	$451 - $2,461	422%
Mmm Of Fl (Health Advantage Plan)	$472	442%
United Ppo	$486	455%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$533	499%
Healthy Palm Beaches	$550	515%
Aetna	$615	576%
Health Care District	$1,026	961%
Palm Beach Juvenile Correction	$1,026	961%
Plotkin Health	$1,026	961%
Prime Health Sherriff	$1,026	961%
Medica Healthcare	$1,190	1114%
Multiplan	$1,538 - $1,743	1440%

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 $2,051.
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 Palms West 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.