CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Gunnison Valley Hospital

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $215
Cash Discount Price: $271
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.42x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Gunnison Valley Hospital is $215. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $271. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.42x the Medicare baseline. Located in 711 N Taylor St, Gunnison, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$271

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$215

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: $271 (305%)

Insurance Median: $215 (242%)

Cash: $271 (305% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $215 (242% 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 242% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 142%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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	$9 - $350	10%
Medicare (plans)	$10 - $175	11%
Aetna	$15 - $343	17%
Apostrophe-All Plans	$17 - $322	19%
Gunnison County Sheriff Op & Profee Only	$32 - $184	36%
Medicaid / KanCare	$36 - $76	40%
Ebms Hdhp	$38 - $215	43%
Tetwp Op & Profee Only-All Plans	$38 - $215	43%
U Of Co Transplant-All Plans	$38 - $215	43%
Ebms Ppo Plan-All Other Plans	$44 - $250	49%
Gunnison County Employees-All Other Plans	$50 - $286	56%
Scottish Rites-All Plans	$50 - $286	56%
Elap Employers-All Plans	$53 - $304	60%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$55 - $314	62%
Multiplan-All Plans	$57 - $333	64%
Cofinity-All Plans	$60 - $343	67%
Rocky Mountain Health-All Plans	$60 - $340	67%
UnitedHealthcare	$60 - $340	67%
Gunnison County Coroner Op Only	$183 - $184	206%

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 $271.
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 Gunnison Valley 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.