CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Adventist Health Tulare

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $47
Cash Discount Price: $71
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.53x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Adventist Health Tulare is $47. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $71. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.53x the Medicare baseline. Located in 869 North Cherry Street, Tulare, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$71

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$47

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: $71 (80%)

Insurance Median: $47 (53%)

Cash: $71 (80% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $47 (53% 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
Blue Shield Mcare	$10 - $112	11%
Fhcn Pace Mcr Adv - All Plans	$10 - $112	11%
Medicare (plans)	$10 - $112	11%
Tricare	$10 - $112	11%
UnitedHealthcare	$10 - $511	11%
Upn-United Physcn Ntwrk Mcr Adv Profee Only-All Ot	$10	11%
Ah Employee Health Plan - All Plans	$11 - $201	12%
Incentive Hlth - All Plans	$11 - $201	12%
Cal Forensic Med Grp - All Plans	$13 - $146	15%
Cigna	$13 - $327	15%
Hs Interplan-All Plans	$13 - $473	15%
Healthnet Hmo/Ppo - All Other Plans	$15 - $298	17%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$16 - $226	18%
Blue Shield Epn	$16 - $223	18%
Blue Shield-All Other Plans	$17 - $309	19%
Aetna	$18 - $111	20%
Ccipa Medi-Cal - All Plans	$27 - $51	30%
Healthnet Medi-Cal	$27 - $52	30%
Medi-Cal	$27 - $39	30%
Upn-United Physcn Ntwrk Mcal Profee Only	$27	30%
Dignity Mcal Op Only	$43	48%
Independence Op Only - All Plans	$43	48%
Dignity Mcr Op Only - All Other Plans	$112	126%
Prime Health - All Plans	$112	126%
Prison Hlthcre - All Plans	$143	161%
Bright Health - All Plans	$162	182%
Western Growers - All Plans	$325	366%
Network By Design-All Plans	$494	556%
Multiplan - All Plans	$600	675%

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 $71.
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 Tulare 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.