CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Shepherd Center, Inc.

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $78
Cash Discount Price: $235
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.88x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Shepherd Center, Inc. is $78. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $235. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.88x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2020 Peachtree Rd Nw, Atlanta, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$235

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$78

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: $235 (264%)

Insurance Median: $78 (88%)

Cash: $235 (264% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $78 (88% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$8 - $22	9%
Medicare (plans)	$11 - $86	12%
Kaiser	$12 - $27	13%
Aetna	$16 - $400	18%
Coventry	$16 - $306	18%
UnitedHealthcare	$38 - $80	43%
Humana	$76	85%
Paradigm Wc	$230	259%
Secure Health	$282	317%
Coventry Wc	$306	344%
Alamed Wc	$329	370%
Fcci Wc	$329	370%
Multiplan	$352	396%
Evolution Wc	$376	423%
Prime Health Wc	$376 - $423	423%
Corvel Wc	$400	450%
Novanet Wc	$400	450%

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 $235.
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 Shepherd Center, Inc. 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.