CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Tift Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 71046
  • Insurance Median: $90
  • Cash Discount Price: $72
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.01x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Tift Regional Medical Center is $90. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $72. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 901 E 18Th Street, Tifton, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$72

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$90

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: $72 (81%)
Insurance Median: $90 (101%)
Cash: $72 (81% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $90 (101% 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
Wellcare $17 - $82 19%
Amerigroup $20 - $85 22%
Medicaid / KanCare $20 - $85 22%
Peachstate $21 - $89 24%
Caresource $22 - $94 25%
Tricare $29 - $100 33%
Peach State Health Plan $34 38%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $35 - $379 39%
Health One Alliance $43 - $118 48%
Humana $44 - $190 49%
Self Pay 50 $44 - $190 49%
Caresource Marketplace Exchange $45 - $122 51%
Zelis Network Solutions $51 - $163 57%
Va Contract $61 69%
UnitedHealthcare $75 - $320 84%
Aetna $77 - $327 87%
Hospice $80 90%
Medicare (plans) $80 90%
Misc Commercial Insurance Plans $80 - $341 90%
Self Pay $80 - $341 90%
Cigna $81 - $346 91%
Clover Health $82 92%
Pruitt Health Premier $88 99%
Misc Non Contracted Commercial Plans $89 - $379 100%
Ga Workers Comp $101 114%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 901 E 18Th Street, Tifton, GA 31794
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals