CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Northwest Medical Center

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 71046
  • Insurance Median: $93
  • Cash Discount Price: $365
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.05x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Northwest Medical Center is $93. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $365. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6200 North La Cholla Boulevard, Tucson, AZ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$365

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: $365 (411%)
Insurance Median: $93 (105%)
Cash: $365 (411% 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.

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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 $29 - $548 33%
Medicaid / KanCare $58 - $62 65%
Magellan $61 - $96 69%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $74 - $183 83%
Cigna $82 - $306 92%
Humana $82 - $91 92%
Medicare (plans) $82 - $91 92%
Node Caremore Mcr Adv $82 - $91 92%
Scan Health Plan $82 - $91 92%
UnitedHealthcare $82 - $608 92%
Pascua Yaqui Tribe $83 - $92 93%
Department Of Veterans Affairs $84 - $93 94%
Fresenius Health $84 - $93 94%
Node Clover Health Mcr Adv $84 - $94 94%
Node Non Par Hospice Agree $84 - $93 94%
Node Va $84 - $93 94%
Tricare $84 - $93 94%
Triwest $84 - $93 94%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $85 - $94 96%
Node Banner Mcr Adv $86 - $96 97%
Veterans Eval Services $86 97%
Wellcare $86 - $96 97%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $104 - $116 117%
Ambetter / Centene $118 - $131 133%
Node Health Choice Health Exchange $123 - $136 138%
Health Net $132 - $147 148%
Node Fusion Network $150 - $167 169%
Node J Allen Inmate Health Svcs $159 - $176 179%
Seven Corners $192 - $214 216%
Self Pay $292 - $438 328%
First Health Coventry $639 719%
Coventry Medical Center $730 821%
Multiplan $1,010 1136%
Prime Health $1,034 1163%
Healthsmart $1,095 1232%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 6200 North La Cholla Boulevard, Tucson, AZ 85741
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals