CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Madison County Health Care System

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 71046
  • Insurance Median: $142
  • Cash Discount Price: $194
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.60x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Madison County Health Care System is $142. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $194. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.60x the Medicare baseline. Located in 300 West Hutchings Street, Winterset, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$194

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$142

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: $194 (218%)
Insurance Median: $142 (160%)
Cash: $194 (218% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $142 (160% 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.

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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 - $226 11%
American Hp Mcr Adv-All Plans $10 - $157 11%
Choicecare-All Plans $10 - $330 11%
Medical Associates Hp - All Plans $10 - $149 11%
Medigold-All Plans $10 - $149 11%
Medimore Employee Hp - All Plans $10 - $340 11%
Tricare $10 - $149 11%
UnitedHealthcare $10 - $312 11%
Oscar - All Plans $16 - $224 18%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $20 - $65 22%
Midlands Choice - All Plans $22 - $340 25%
Madison County Sheriff-All Plans $70 - $174 79%
Corvel Wc-All Plans $125 - $312 141%
First Choice-All Plans $132 - $330 148%
First Health-All Plans $132 - $330 148%
Integrated Hp-All Plans $132 - $330 148%
Mutual Of Omaha-All Plans $132 - $330 148%
Plaines Health-All Plans $132 - $330 148%
Preferred Hlth Ntwork-All Plans $132 - $330 148%
Principal Healthcare-All Plans $132 - $330 148%
Usa Managed Care-All Plans $132 - $330 148%
Benefit Admin Of America-All Plans $139 - $347 156%
Iowa Total Care Mcaid-All Plans $139 - $163 156%
Molina Mcaid/Chip -All Plans $142 - $169 160%
Amerigroup Mcaid-All Plans $147 - $173 165%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 300 West Hutchings Street, Winterset, IA 50273
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals