CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Atrium Health Navicent Peach

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $40
Cash Discount Price: $124
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.45x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Atrium Health Navicent Peach is $40. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $124. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.45x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1960 Highway 247 Connector, Byron, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$124

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$40

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: $124 (139%)

Insurance Median: $40 (45%)

Cash: $124 (139% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $40 (45% 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
Aetna	$11 - $146	12%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$11 - $60	12%
Care Source	$11 - $53	12%
Clover	$11 - $53	12%
Eon Health	$11 - $53	12%
Georgia Health Advantage	$11 - $52	12%
Humana	$11 - $210	12%
UnitedHealthcare	$11 - $156	12%
Alliant	$12 - $121	13%
Pruitt Health	$12 - $52	13%
Ambetter / Centene	$13 - $126	15%
Multiplan	$161 - $198	181%
Securehealth	$161	181%
Cigna	$180	202%
Novanet	$198	223%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$210	236%
Beechstreet	$230	259%

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 $124.
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 Atrium Health Navicent Peach 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.