CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Mayers Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $133
Cash Discount Price: $124
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.50x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Mayers Memorial Hospital is $133. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $124. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.50x the Medicare baseline. Located in 43563 Hwy 299 East, Fall River Mills, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$124

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$133

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: $124 (139%)

Insurance Median: $133 (150%)

Cash: $124 (139% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $133 (150% 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 Ca Va	$10 - $126	11%
Blue Shield Mcr Adv	$10 - $126	11%
Health Net Mcr Adv	$10 - $132	11%
Tricare	$10 - $132	11%
Arcadian Health Services-All Plans	$11 - $132	12%
Imperial Health Plan-All Plans	$12 - $149	13%
Medi-Cal	$27 - $39	30%
Cigna	$46 - $190	52%
Corvel Ppo-All Plans	$46 - $190	52%
Coventry/First Health-All Plans	$46 - $190	52%
Integrated Hp-All Plans	$46 - $190	52%
Interplan-All Plans	$46 - $190	52%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$133 - $171	150%
Health Net Prison	$144	162%
Partnership Hp-All Plans	$158	178%
Blue Shield Ca Exchange	$171	192%
Blue Shield-All Other Plans	$190	214%
Hmn-All Plans	$190	214%
Multiplan Phcs-All Plans	$190	214%
Pfmc-All Plans	$190	214%
Superior Ca-All Plans	$190	214%
Health Net-All Other Plans	$199	224%
Pacificare-All Plans	$200	225%

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 $124.
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 Mayers Memorial Hospital 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.