CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Adventist Health and Rideout

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $478
Cash Discount Price: $159
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.38x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Adventist Health and Rideout is $478. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $159. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 5.38x the Medicare baseline. Located in 726 4Th St, Marysville, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$159

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$478

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: $159 (179%)

Insurance Median: $478 (538%)

Cash: $159 (179% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $478 (538% 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 538% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 438%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Bc Mcal	$14	16%
Kaiser Mcal	$39	44%
Medi-Cal	$39	44%
Ca Health And Wellness- All Plans	$49	55%
Celtic Mcaid-All Plans	$49	55%
Healthnet Mcal	$110 - $179	124%
Kaiser Mcr Adv	$112	126%
Tricare	$112	126%
UnitedHealthcare	$112 - $778	126%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$113 - $690	127%
Ah Employee Health Plan - All Plans	$202	227%
Healthnet Comm-All Other Plans	$352 - $576	396%
Aetna	$387 - $633	435%
Kaiser-All Other Plans	$416 - $681	468%
Blue Shield Uc Care Members	$438 - $717	493%
Cigna	$467 - $764	525%
First Health-All Plans	$480 - $784	540%
Phcs-All Plans	$482 - $788	542%
Interplan-All Plans	$493 - $806	554%
Blue Shield-All Other Plans	$521 - $851	586%
Multiplan-All Plans	$521 - $851	586%
Partnership Hp Mcal -All Plans	$904 - $1,478	1017%

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 $159.
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 Adventist Health and Rideout 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.