CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: St Francis Hospital

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 71046
  • Insurance Median: $148
  • Cash Discount Price: $254
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.66x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at St Francis Hospital is $148. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $254. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.66x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7Th and Clayton Sts, Wilmington, DE.
Cash / Self-Pay
$254

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$148

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: $254 (286%)
Insurance Median: $148 (166%)
Cash: $254 (286% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $148 (166% 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.

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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
Delaware First Health $48 - $69 54%
Pace-Trinity Health $91 102%
Saint Francis Life $91 102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $93 - $233 105%
Cigna $94 - $242 106%
Blue Shield - De (Highmark) Medciare Advantage $95 107%
Highmark Health Options Dual Plan $95 107%
Medicare (plans) $95 - $97 107%
Aetna $98 - $254 110%
Coventry $111 125%
Medicaid / KanCare $137 154%
Blue Benefit Administrators Of Massachusetts $148 166%
Blue Care Network $148 166%
Blue Distinction Transplant $148 166%
Blue Shield - Ca $148 166%
Blue Shield - Id (Regence) $148 166%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Northeastern $148 166%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Western $148 166%
Blue Shield - Pa (Highmark) $148 166%
Blue Shield - Wa (Regence) $148 166%
Amerihealth $233 262%
Meritain $254 286%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $254 286%
Devon Health Services $371 417%
Galaxy Health Network $371 417%
Multiplan $371 417%
Prime Health Services $371 417%
Three Rivers Provider Network $371 417%
Wc Corvel $371 417%
Geha $375 422%
UnitedHealthcare $375 422%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 7Th and Clayton Sts, Wilmington, DE 19805
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals