CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Shriners Hospitals for Children Northern Calif

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $47
Cash Discount Price: $353
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.53x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Shriners Hospitals for Children Northern Calif is $47. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $353. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.53x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2425 Stockton Boulevard, Sacramento, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$353

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: $353 (397%)

Insurance Median: $47 (53%)

Cash: $353 (397% 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
Amerigroup Nv	$18 - $28	20%
Ambetter / Centene	$20 - $130	22%
Health Plan Of Nv	$20 - $31	22%
Gateway Health Plan	$24	27%
Soonercare	$28	31%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$33 - $39	37%
Aetna	$37 - $113	42%
Central California Alliance For Health	$39	44%
Health Plan Of San Joaquin	$39	44%
Kaiser Permanente	$39 - $100	44%
Molina Healthcare Of Ca	$39	44%
Partnership Healthplan Of Ca	$39	44%
Providence Health Plan	$42	47%
Medicaid / KanCare	$74	83%
Cigna	$75	84%
UnitedHealthcare	$80	90%
Molina Healthcare Of Ms	$85	96%
Amerihealth Caritas Nc	$98	110%
Amerihealth Caritas Sc	$98	110%
Caresource Of Oh	$98	110%
Northbay Healthcare	$113	127%
Sana Benefits	$119 - $158	134%
Sutter Medical Foundation	$124	139%
Health Net Of Ca	$130	146%
Healthchoice Of Oklahoma	$176	198%

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 $353.
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 Shriners Hospitals for Children Northern Calif 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.