CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Ochsner Choctaw General

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $43
Cash Discount Price: $118
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.48x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Ochsner Choctaw General is $43. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $118. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.48x the Medicare baseline. Located in 401 Vanity Fair Lane, Po Box 618, Butler, AL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$118

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$43

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: $118 (133%)

Insurance Median: $43 (48%)

Cash: $118 (133% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $43 (48% 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
Humana	$8 - $196	9%
Prime Health Services Ppo	$11 - $200	12%
UnitedHealthcare	$13 - $196	15%
Aetna	$17 - $162	19%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$18 - $176	20%
Primewell Health Services Commercial Exchange Plan	$18 - $168	20%
Primewell Health Services – Commercial	$18 - $168	20%
Cigna	$19 - $196	21%
Ambetter / Centene	$22 - $114	25%
Magnolia Health Plan – Wellcare By All Well Of Mississippi	$22 - $196	25%
Medicare (plans)	$22 - $225	25%
Shared Health Mississippi	$23 - $206	26%
Prime Health Services Ppo -Workers Comp	$25 - $200	28%
Cor Vel	$26 - $204	29%
Medicaid / KanCare	$29 - $71	33%
Select Administrative Services Network	$34 - $175	38%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care	$37 - $188	42%
Zelis	$37 - $188	42%

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 $118.
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 Ochsner Choctaw General 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.