CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Grandview Medical Center

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 71046
  • Insurance Median: $555
  • Cash Discount Price: $322
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.24x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Grandview Medical Center is $555. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $322. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 6.24x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3690 Grandview Parkway, Birmingham, AL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$322

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$555

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: $322 (362%)
Insurance Median: $555 (624%)
Cash: $322 (362% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $555 (624% 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 624% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 524%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Medicaid / KanCare $16 18%
Al Bccedp $20 22%
Encompass Health $22 25%
Tricare $68 - $76 76%
Blue Advantage $70 - $78 79%
Humana $70 - $78 79%
Medicare (plans) $70 - $78 79%
UnitedHealthcare $70 - $792 79%
Victory Health $70 - $78 79%
Viva Health $70 - $968 79%
Select Health $71 - $79 80%
Cigna $72 - $141 81%
Hospice $72 - $80 81%
Node Champva $72 - $80 81%
Node Clover Health Mcr Adv $72 - $80 81%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $72 - $80 81%
Node Va $72 - $80 81%
Aetna $73 - $489 82%
Node Wellcare Mcr Adv $73 - $81 82%
Veterans Eval Services $76 85%
Total Skin & Beauty $80 90%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $90 - $100 101%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $99 111%
Ambetter / Centene $107 - $119 120%
Healthspring $125 - $139 141%
Self Pay $238 - $422 268%
Bp Health Advocate $396 - $440 445%
Ag Administrators $555 - $616 624%
Alamed $555 - $616 624%
Choicecare $555 - $616 624%
Drummond $555 - $616 624%
American Employee Alliance $634 - $704 713%
Healthchoice $792 - $1,056 891%
Value Options $792 - $880 891%
First Health $951 - $1,376 1070%
Multiplan $967 - $1,232 1088%
Blue Bell Creameries $1,110 - $1,232 1248%
Natl Comp Care $1,189 - $1,320 1337%
Usa Ppo $1,189 - $1,320 1337%
Coventry Work Comp Al $1,239 - $1,376 1394%
Novanet $1,280 - $1,421 1440%
Alabama Wc $1,347 - $1,496 1515%
Cal-Med $1,347 - $1,496 1515%
Corvel $1,347 - $1,496 1515%
Associated Admin $1,426 - $1,584 1604%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3690 Grandview Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35243
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals