How many shoppable procedure prices are published for Adventhealth Wauchula?

Adventhealth Wauchula in Wauchula, FL currently has 103 standardized procedure price records indexed from its public 45 CFR § 180 machine-readable file.

How do Adventhealth Wauchula's commercial prices compare to the fair BaseRate?

Across scored shoppable procedures, Adventhealth Wauchula's median negotiated commercial rate is 1.1× the regionally adjusted fair BaseRate benchmark.

Hospital Profile Critical Access Hospital Voluntary non-profit - Private 25 Beds · rural

Adventhealth Wauchula

735 S 5Th Ave, Wauchula, FL 33873 · 103 Priced Procedures

CMS Overall Rating No CMS Rating

Above Fair Market · Negotiate

1.13×vs. Fair Market Price

Typical commercial prices here are +13% above the fair benchmark (1.13×) even after accounting for local nurse/doctor wages and patient complexity.

4/100 · Quarantined

4/100Self-Pay Cash Beats Insurance 0% of the Time

File Completeness20

Price Logic0

Peer Alignment0

Clean Billing0

Real Cash Discount0

Regional Quality Benchmark

Balances commercial hospital prices against CMS clinical safety, infection control, and patient experience.

Behavioral Pricing FingerprintConsistent Department Multiples

Aligned Regional Benchmark Peer

Adventhealth Wauchula prices shoppable and inpatient services (1.4× to 1.1× Medicare, divergence 0.79×) in alignment with regional hospital peers (1.13× Fair BaseRate). Reviewing plan-specific negotiated rates and cash discounts helps lock in the lowest out-of-pocket tier.

#71 of 165 in FL · 42nd State Percentile#1,785 of 3,385 in U.S. · 52nd National Percentile

Advantage

Where They're Good (Patient & Payer Edge)

Bottom-quartile procedures (Q25) price at 1.00× the peer BaseRate benchmark
Self-pay cash beats commercial insurance on 0% of shoppable procedures (25/100 Cash Honesty)
CMS clinical safety score (69/100 safety score) with 72% patient recommendation
IRS 501(c)(3) charity care provides free care up to 200% FPL and discounted care up to 400% FPL (36.3% AGB cap)

Watchout

Where You Can Get Burned (Markup Traps)

Outpatient surgery & OR suites carry a 1.8× markup over Medicare rates
Commercial insurance median sits at 1.04× Fair BaseRate (1.4× Medicare), so insured patients should always compare the self-pay cash price before paying.
Upper-quartile procedures (Q75 1.32×) jump +27% above the median procedure ratio (Q50 1.04×)
Unnegotiated chargemaster list prices average 17.3× Medicare (14¢ true HCRIS cost per $1 gross)

Front-Door ShoppableElective / Imaging

1.4× Medicare

Pre-scheduled outpatient procedures where patients can comparison-shop.

Back-Door Captive & ER0.79× Divergence

1.1× Medicare

Emergency, inpatient DRG, lab, and specialty drug lines billed after admission.

Quantile Tail Spread+27% Upper Tail

Q25 1.00× · Q50 1.04× · Q75 1.32×

Detects median-gaming when upper-quartile codes spike above the p50 median.

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Department & Integrity Multiples (vs. CMS Medicare Cost Anchor) Green ≤1.3× · Teal 1.3–1.8× · Amber 1.8–2.5× · Rose >2.5×

Front-Door Shoppable CareFront-Door Shoppable

1.4× MedicareGood

Outpatient Surgery & ORBack-Door Captive

1.8× MedicareGood

Diagnostic Imaging (CT/MRI)Front-Door Shoppable

1.5× MedicareGood

Back-Door Captive ER VisitsBack-Door Captive

2.0× MedicareGood

Inpatient Lab & PathologyBack-Door Captive

1.8× MedicareGood

Specialty & Infusion Drugs (J-Codes)Back-Door Captive

1.6× MedicareGood

Self-Pay Cash Honesty & 501(r)Integrity & Outcomes

0% Cash Edge · 25/100Watchout

CMS Clinical Safety & Star ValueIntegrity & Outcomes

3 CMS · 69/100Fair

Procedure Prices at Adventhealth Wauchula

High-impact clinical procedures (MRIs, surgeries, inpatient stays, visits) are prioritized first. Use the category pills or search bar to filter all 103 published procedures.

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Procedure & Billing Code	Self-Pay Cash	This Hospital	Fair BaseRate	vs. Fair
Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `451`	—	$48,059	$30,775	unverified
Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `470`	—	$26,902	$19,432	unverified
Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `871`	—	$15,872	$19,087	0.8×
Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `392`	—	$10,873	$8,223	1.3×
Rabies immune globulin HCPCS Code: `90375`	$9,246	$9,246	$322	28.7×
Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) CPT Code: `47562`	—	$6,566	$6,109	unverified
Breast lump removal CPT Code: `19120`	—	$4,252	$3,875	1.1×
Inguinal hernia repair CPT Code: `49505`	—	$3,888	$3,629	1.1×
Bunion correction surgery CPT Code: `28296`	—	$3,554	$3,446	1.0×
Colonoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `45380`	—	$1,300	$1,256	1.0×
Heart stent placement (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `322`	$1,222	$1,222	$17,936	0.1×
Colonoscopy (diagnostic) CPT Code: `45378`	—	$1,010	$981	1.0×
Upper endoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `43239`	$4,533	$985	$987	1.0×
MRI, brain (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70553`	$5,376	$778	$511	1.5×
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) CPT Code: `99214`	$747	$747	$123	6.1×
Injection procedure for pain management HCPCS Code: `G0260`	—	$767	$855	0.9×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) CPT Code: `74177`	$9,387	$632	$448	1.4×
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) CPT Code: `99213`	$590	$590	$87	6.8×
Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) CPT Code: `93306`	$2,420	$593	$583	1.0×
New patient office visit (30-44 min) CPT Code: `99203`	$556	$556	$110	5.1×
MRI, lower back (no contrast) CPT Code: `72148`	$5,579	$510	$338	1.5×
MRI, brain (no contrast) CPT Code: `70551`	$4,395	$510	$343	1.5×
MRI, knee or other leg joint CPT Code: `73721`	$7,173	$510	$369	1.4×
Blood transfusion CPT Code: `36430`	$1,932	$479	$498	1.0×
Breathing treatment (nebulizer) CPT Code: `94640`	$397	$397	$201	2.0×
CT scan, head (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70470`	$3,919	$417	$258	1.6×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) CPT Code: `74176`	$8,194	$418	$303	1.4×
CT scan, head (with contrast) CPT Code: `70460`	$3,774	$391	$242	1.6×
Speech therapy (language evaluation) CPT Code: `92507`	$273	$273	$86	3.2×
Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) CPT Code: `97530`	$245	$245	$40	6.1×
Neurobehavioral status check CPT Code: `96116`	—	$235	$231	1.0×
Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) CPT Code: `93970`	$1,561	$259	$272	1.0×
Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education) CPT Code: `97112`	$208	$208	$38	5.5×
Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) CPT Code: `76705`	$1,763	$233	$126	1.8×
Ultrasound, pelvis CPT Code: `76856`	$1,544	$233	$130	1.8×
Ultrasound, thyroid and neck CPT Code: `76536`	$1,493	$233	$132	1.8×
Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) CPT Code: `76700`	$2,404	$233	$134	1.7×
CT scan, head (no contrast) CPT Code: `70450`	$3,463	$219	$160	1.4×
CT scan, pelvis CPT Code: `72192`	$3,810	$219	$163	1.3×
CT scan, sinuses CPT Code: `70486`	$3,162	$219	$166	1.3×
CT scan, chest (no contrast) CPT Code: `71250`	$3,818	$219	$167	1.3×
CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine) CPT Code: `72131`	$4,241	$219	$168	1.3×
CT scan, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72125`	$4,620	$219	$169	1.3×
Occupational therapy (self-care training) CPT Code: `97535`	$184	$184	$38	4.8×
Physical therapy (gait training) CPT Code: `97116`	$148	$148	$33	4.5×
Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise) CPT Code: `97110`	$145	$145	$35	4.1×
Physical therapy (manual therapy) CPT Code: `97140`	$139	$139	$34	4.1×
X-ray, lower back CPT Code: `72110`	$1,520	$157	$112	1.4×
Psychological testing evaluation CPT Code: `96136`	—	$145	$128	1.1×
Speech therapy (group session) CPT Code: `92508`	$108	$108	$27	4.0×
Orthotic fitting and training CPT Code: `97760`	$107	$107	$51	2.1×
X-ray, shoulder CPT Code: `73030`	$882	$99	$92	1.1×
X-ray, foot CPT Code: `73630`	$764	$99	$92	1.1×
X-ray, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72040`	$828	$99	$93	1.1×
X-ray, hand CPT Code: `73130`	$782	$99	$93	1.1×
X-ray, ankle CPT Code: `73610`	$828	$99	$93	1.1×
X-ray, pelvis CPT Code: `72170`	$810	$117	$110	1.1×
X-ray, chest (single view) CPT Code: `71045`	$675	$96	$92	1.0×
X-ray, chest (two views) CPT Code: `71046`	$1,275	$96	$93	1.0×
X-ray, hip CPT Code: `73502`	$782	$96	$93	1.0×
Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77066`	$507	$120	$148	0.8×
Screening mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77067`	$452	$93	$123	0.8×
Pneumococcal vaccine HCPCS Code: `90732`	$577	$577	$140	4.1×
Culture, blood CPT Code: `87040`	$348	$348	$11	31.6×
Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90715`	$282	$282	$56	5.0×
Flu vaccine (high dose) HCPCS Code: `90656`	$97	$97	$25	3.9×
Drug screening test HCPCS Code: `G0480`	—	$119	$116	1.0×
Physical therapy (functional capacity test) CPT Code: `97750`	$78	$78	$38	2.1×
Blood antibody screen CPT Code: `86850`	$184	$57	$46	1.2×
Flu vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0008`	$404	$51	$48	1.1×
Pneumonia vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0009`	—	$51	$49	1.0×
Colorectal cancer screening HCPCS Code: `G0010`	—	$51	$49	1.0×
Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) CPT Code: `93005`	$733	$64	$64	1.0×
Hospital observation (per hour) HCPCS Code: `G0378`	$59	$59	$86	0.7×
Colorectal cancer screening (alternative) HCPCS Code: `G0145`	—	$28	$27	1.0×
Blood test, basic metabolic panel CPT Code: `80048`	$333	$9	$9	1.0×
Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel CPT Code: `80053`	$584	$11	$11	1.0×
Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) CPT Code: `80061`	$327	$14	$14	1.0×
Blood test, liver function panel CPT Code: `80076`	$227	$9	$9	1.0×
Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) CPT Code: `81001`	$200	$3	$3	1.0×
Blood test, amylase CPT Code: `82150`	$324	$7	$7	1.0×
Blood test, vitamin D CPT Code: `82306`	$112	$31	$31	1.0×
Blood test, calcium CPT Code: `82310`	$63	$5	$5	1.0×
Blood test, creatinine (kidney) CPT Code: `82565`	$133	$5	$5	1.0×
Blood test, vitamin B12 CPT Code: `82607`	$189	$16	$16	1.0×
Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) CPT Code: `82728`	$219	$14	$14	1.0×
Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) CPT Code: `82947`	$93	$4	$4	1.0×
Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) CPT Code: `83036`	$165	$10	$10	1.0×
Blood test, lipase CPT Code: `83690`	$239	$7	$7	1.0×
Blood test, magnesium CPT Code: `83735`	$168	$7	$7	1.0×
Blood test, potassium CPT Code: `84132`	$110	$5	$5	1.0×
Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) CPT Code: `84153`	$283	$19	$19	1.0×
Blood test, sodium CPT Code: `84295`	$104	$5	$5	1.0×
Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) CPT Code: `84520`	$141	$4	$4	1.0×
Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) CPT Code: `85025`	$355	$8	$8	1.0×
Blood test, clotting time (PTT) CPT Code: `85730`	$197	$6	$6	1.0×
Hepatitis C antibody test CPT Code: `86803`	$96	$15	$15	1.0×
Culture, bacterial CPT Code: `87070`	$434	$9	$9	1.0×
Prostate cancer screening (blood test) HCPCS Code: `G0103`	—	$20	$20	1.0×
Blood test, thyroid (TSH) CPT Code: `84443`	$156	$17	$18	0.9×
Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) CPT Code: `85610`	$162	$4	$5	0.8×
Blood test, hemoglobin CPT Code: `85018`	$93	$2	$3	0.7×
Diagnostic procedure preparation HCPCS Code: `G0279`	—	$14	$35	0.4×

Showing top 25 high-impact procedures of 103 total

Inline Bill X-Ray & 501(r) Calculator 501(c)(3) Nonprofit · Free Care ≤200% FPL · AGB Cap 36.3%

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CMS CCN: 101300

CPT 451

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Fair BaseRate™ $30,775

Medicare Rate $23,504

Self-Pay Cash Request Quote

Insurer Median $48,059

1. Amount on Your Bill or Quote ($) Pre-filled with Adventhealth Wauchula’s charged/list benchmark

2. Household Annual Income ($) Screened against 2026 HHS Federal Poverty Guidelines

3. Household Size (1–8) 2026 FPL: $15,650 + $5,500 per additional person

Step 1 · 501(r) Charity Care Check 501(r) AGB Cap: $41,823 (274% FPL)

Statutory 501(r) AGB Cap Limits Bill to $41,823

At 274% FPL (201%–400% FPL tier), 26 U.S.C. § 501(r)(5) caps FAP-eligible bills at Amounts Generally Billed (36.3% of gross = $41,823).

Step 2 · Cash vs. Insurance Arbitrage Request Prompt-Pay Quote

Compare Prompt-Pay Cash Rate Against Remaining Deductible

Ask Adventhealth Wauchula's billing desk for their written 45 CFR § 180 discounted self-pay cash price and Good Faith Estimate under the No Surprises Act.

Step 3 · Fair BaseRate Target +$84,567 Above Fair BaseRate

Negotiate Toward $30,775 Fair BaseRate ($23,504 Medicare)

Your bill ($115,342) is $84,567 above the denoised Fair BaseRate ($30,775) and 4.9× the $23,504 Medicare rate.

1-Click Factual Dispute Summary: Copy a citation-backed benchmark memo (with CMS CCN, CPT code, Medicare reference, Fair BaseRate, and 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) calculations) to paste into patient-portal messages or billing appeals.

IRS Form 990 Schedule H & 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Hospital

Financial Assistance Policy (FAP) & Amounts Generally Billed (AGB)

Free Care Eligibility BenchmarkUp to 200% FPL100% charity write-off income threshold

Discounted Care EligibilityUp to 400% FPLSliding-scale & AGB billing cap tier

Charity Care Share of ExpensesSee Schedule HNet community financial assistance reported

26 U.S.C. § 501(r)(5) AGB Benchmark Method: national_nonprofit_median

Illustrative National Nonprofit Peer Median (36.3% of gross — request this hospital's exact FAP Look-Back AGB percentage)

Under 26 U.S.C. § 501(r)(5), a tax-exempt hospital organization may not bill FAP-eligible patients more than Amounts Generally Billed (AGB) to individuals with insurance covering emergency or medically necessary care. Hospital-specific AGB look-back percentages are published in each facility’s written Financial Assistance Policy (FAP). This figure reflects the national nonprofit peer median benchmark.

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CMS Care Compare Public Quality Record

Clinical Quality, Patient Experience & Infection Benchmarks

Safety Composite69/100

Median ER Wait114 min

Left ER Before Seen0%

Healthcare-Associated Infections (CDC NHSN / CMS HAI)

1.00 SIR = National Predicted Baseline (Lower Is Safer)

C. diff Hospital-Onset Infectionsame

CMS Price Transparency Administrative Enforcement Log

Factual public administrative actions published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding 45 CFR § 180 compliance at Adventhealth Wauchula. Prior administrative notices do not necessarily reflect current compliance status.

2025-07-15·administrative_or_closure
Met Requirements
Recorded
2024-02-06·administrative_or_closure
Met Requirements
Recorded

Source: CMS Hospital Care Compare. Clinical quality metrics summarize historical facility-wide cohorts and are not medical advice for individual care decisions.

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Median Household Income$54,231U.S. Census ACS

Local Uninsured Share16.8%Regional ACS estimate

200% FPL (1 Person)$31,920Common free-care ceiling

400% FPL (Family of 4)$128,600Common AGB cap ceiling

45 CFR § 180 Primary-Source Lineage & Federal Verification VeriRate 4/100 · Quarantined CMS CCN 101300

Verify the Raw Data: Official Hospital MRF, CMS Medicare.gov & Federal Filings

MRF Portal Indexed (CMS_45_CFR_180_FILING.json) Verify on CMS Medicare.gov (CCN 101300) ↗ CMS HCRIS Cost Reports ↗

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Publication / Vintage2026-10

Validated Rate Rows0 (CMS v2024)

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