CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Cleveland Clinic Hospital

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $41
Cash Discount Price: $457
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.46x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Cleveland Clinic Hospital is $41. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $457. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.46x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3100 Weston Rd, Weston, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$457

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$41

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: $457 (514%)

Insurance Median: $41 (46%)

Cash: $457 (514% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $41 (46% 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
Avmed	$10 - $191	11%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$10 - $455	11%
Doctors Health Plan	$10 - $88	11%
United	$10 - $180	11%
Wellcare	$10 - $88	11%
Clear Spring Health	$11 - $48	12%
Independent Living Systems	$11 - $93	12%
Cigna	$12 - $196	13%
Aetna	$13 - $559	15%
Maritime	$48 - $399	54%
Multiplan	$48 - $598	54%
Clarity Health	$62 - $519	70%
The Legacy Companies	$62 - $519	70%
Consociate Health	$71 - $598	80%
Humana	$88	99%
Devoted Health	$97	109%
Bmi	$387	435%

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 $457.
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 Cleveland Clinic 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.