CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Honorhealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $93
Cash Discount Price: $863
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.05x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Honorhealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center is $93. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $863. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7400 East Osborn Road, Scottsdale, AZ.

Cash / Self-Pay

$863

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$93

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: $863 (971%)

Insurance Median: $93 (105%)

Cash: $863 (971% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $93 (105% 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
Aetna	$39 - $93	44%
Humana	$51 - $86	57%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$78	88%
UnitedHealthcare	$94 - $195	106%
Oscar Health Plan	$123	138%
Ambetter / Centene	$132	148%
Health Choice	$141	159%
Cigna	$448 - $598	504%

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 $863.
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 Honorhealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center 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.