CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: University of Alabama Hospital

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 71046
  • Insurance Median: $79
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.89x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at University of Alabama Hospital is $79. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.89x the Medicare baseline. Located in 619 South 19Th Street, Birmingham, AL.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$79

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%)
Insurance Median: $79 (89%)
Ins. Median: $79 (89% 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.

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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
Viva $12 - $80 13%
University Of Alabama $37 - $337 42%
UnitedHealthcare $40 - $367 45%
Aetna $45 - $411 51%
Coventry $48 - $544 54%
North Alabama Managed Care $48 - $438 54%
Cigna $50 - $452 56%
Comp One $53 - $485 60%
Construction Claims Management $55 - $504 62%
Alamed $56 - $506 63%
Corvel $59 - $539 66%
Evolutions $59 - $607 66%
Healthcare Alliance $59 - $539 66%
Novanet $59 - $607 66%
Prime Health Services $59 - $607 66%
Select Value Care $59 - $539 66%
Starcare $59 - $539 66%
Tethys $59 - $539 66%
Multiplan $61 - $553 69%
Department Of Labor $63 - $573 71%
Geha $63 - $573 71%
Gulf Health Plans $63 - $573 71%
Heritage Summit Health $63 - $573 71%
Humana $63 - $573 71%
Mississippi Physicians $63 - $573 71%
Phifer $63 - $573 71%
Preferred Health Partnership $63 - $573 71%
Southern Nuclear $63 - $573 71%
Vantage Health Plan $63 - $573 71%
Galaxy Health Network $67 - $607 75%
National Provider Network $67 - $607 75%
North Mississippi Health Link $67 - $607 75%
Birmingham Fc $79 89%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $79 89%
Cooper Green $79 89%
Davita Villagehealth $79 89%
Jefferson County Sheriff $79 89%
Triwest $79 89%
Ambetter / Centene $108 121%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 619 South 19Th Street, Birmingham, AL 35233
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals