CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: St Vincent's Birmingham

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $151
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.70x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at St Vincent's Birmingham is $151. 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 1.70x the Medicare baseline. Located in 810 St Vincent's Drive, Birmingham, AL.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$151

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: $151 (170%)

Ins. Median: $151 (170% 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.

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
Ambetter / Centene	$30 - $109	34%
Humana	$63 - $80	71%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$76	85%
Cooper Green	$80	90%
UnitedHealthcare	$80 - $162	90%
Aetna	$82 - $450	92%
Cigna	$82 - $130	92%
Prime Health Services	$84 - $758	94%
Seven Corners	$107	120%
Viva	$541	608%
Construction Claims Management	$651	732%
Corvel	$651	732%
Alamed	$689	775%
Comp One	$689	775%
Multiplan	$721	811%
Pnoa	$721	811%
Novanet	$766	862%

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 $X.
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 St Vincent's Birmingham 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.