CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Atrium Health Floyd Polk Medical Center

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $332
Cash Discount Price: $443
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.73x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Atrium Health Floyd Polk Medical Center is $332. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $443. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.73x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2360 Rockmart Highway, Cedartown, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$443

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$332

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: $443 (498%)

Insurance Median: $332 (373%)

Cash: $443 (498% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $332 (373% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 373% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 273%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Amerigroup	$120	135%
Caresource	$122 - $266	137%
Peach State Health Plan	$122	137%
Awc Networks	$173	195%
Oscar Health Plan	$173 - $310	195%
Aetna	$177 - $602	199%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$177 - $661	199%
Cigna	$177 - $531	199%
Georgia Assurance	$177	199%
Humana	$177 - $575	199%
UnitedHealthcare	$177 - $664	199%
Wellcare	$177	199%
Alliant Health Plans	$221 - $354	249%
Clover	$230	259%
Ambetter / Centene	$266	299%
Multiplan	$620	697%
Private Health Care Systems	$752	846%
Beech Street	$796	895%

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 $443.
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 Floyd Polk Medical Center 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.