CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Guthrie County Hospital

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $89
Cash Discount Price: $202
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.00x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Guthrie County Hospital is $89. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $202. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.00x the Medicare baseline. Located in 710 North 12Th Street, Guthrie Center, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$202

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$89

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: $202 (227%)

Insurance Median: $89 (100%)

Cash: $202 (227% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $89 (100% 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 - $207	11%
Ambetter / Centene	$10 - $132	11%
Health Partners Med Adv	$10 - $132	11%
Iowa Total Care Direct - All Other Plans	$10 - $132	11%
Iowa Total Care Mcr	$10 - $132	11%
Health Partners - All Other Plans	$16 - $120	18%
Wellmark Hmo	$20 - $60	22%
Midlands Choice Profee Only-All Plans	$22	25%
Wellmark Ppo-All Other Plans	$22 - $65	25%
UnitedHealthcare	$147	165%

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 $202.
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 Guthrie County 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.