CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Uch-Memorial Health System

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 71046
  • Insurance Median: $210
  • Cash Discount Price: $311
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.36x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Uch-Memorial Health System is $210. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $311. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.36x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1400 E Boulder St, Colorado Springs, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$311

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$210

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: $311 (350%)
Insurance Median: $210 (236%)
Cash: $311 (350% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $210 (236% 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 236% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 136%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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 Cross Blue Shield $26 - $371 29%
Select Health $78 - $88 88%
Aetna $88 - $353 99%
Cigna $88 - $341 99%
Cms $88 99%
Devoted Health $88 99%
Humana $88 99%
Kaiser $88 - $233 99%
UnitedHealthcare $88 - $408 99%
Kaiser Public Option $160 180%
Kaiser Kp Select $210 236%
Simplified Benefits Administration $221 - $269 249%
Denver Health Medical Plan $345 388%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan $373 420%
First Health $407 458%
Multiplan $490 551%
Phcs $490 551%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1400 E Boulder St, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals