CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: St Lukes Hospital

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $40
Cash Discount Price: $88
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.45x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at St Lukes Hospital is $40. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $88. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.45x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1026 A Ave Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$88

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: $88 (99%)

Insurance Median: $40 (45%)

Cash: $88 (99% 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	$10 - $179	11%
Amerivantage	$10 - $86	11%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$10 - $83	11%
Humana	$10 - $86	11%
Molina	$10 - $83	11%
UnitedHealthcare	$10 - $219	11%
Wellmark Uhp Self-Funded	$18 - $58	20%
Cigna	$20 - $208	22%
Health Partners Open Network	$22 - $140	25%
Medica Exchange Inspire	$37 - $127	42%
Medica Exchange Insure	$41 - $142	46%
Amerigroup	$77	87%
Iowa Total Care	$77	87%

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 $88.
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 St Lukes 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.