CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Piedmont Henry Hospital

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $96
Cash Discount Price: $155
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.08x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Piedmont Henry Hospital is $96. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $155. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1133 Eagle's Landing Parkway, Stockbridge, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$155

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$96

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: $155 (174%)

Insurance Median: $96 (108%)

Cash: $155 (174% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $96 (108% 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
Cigna	$37 - $51	42%
Medicaid / KanCare	$44 - $46	49%
Alliant Health Plans Of Georgia [10952]	$57	64%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$76	85%
Aetna	$96	108%
UnitedHealthcare	$216	243%
First Health [10303]	$361	406%
Phcs [10601]	$361	406%
Kaiser [10500]	$382	430%
Novanet [10819]	$387	435%
Beechstreet [10800]	$439	494%
Multiplan [10600]	$439	494%

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 $155.
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 Piedmont Henry 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.