CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Adventist Health Mendocino Coast

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $139
Cash Discount Price: $92
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.56x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Adventist Health Mendocino Coast is $139. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $92. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.56x the Medicare baseline. Located in 700 River Drive, Fort Bragg, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$92

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$139

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: $92 (103%)

Insurance Median: $139 (156%)

Cash: $92 (103% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $139 (156% 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
Cigna	$10 - $460	11%
Tricare	$10 - $289	11%
UnitedHealthcare	$10 - $478	11%
Ah Employee Health Plan - All Plans	$11 - $307	12%
Healthnet - All Plans	$15 - $384	17%
Blue Shield Epn	$16 - $223	18%
Blue Shield - All Other Plans	$17 - $453	19%
Medi-Cal	$27 - $39	30%
Partnership Hp Mcal-All Plans	$40 - $118	45%
Ahcc - All Plans	$41 - $531	46%
Beech Street - All Plans	$41 - $531	46%
Great West Hmo/Pos/Epo/Oa	$41 - $384	46%
Great West Ppo - All Other Plans	$41 - $413	46%
Multiplan - All Plans	$41 - $413	46%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$182 - $202	205%

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 $92.
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 Mendocino Coast 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.