CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Mahaska Health Partnership

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $66
Cash Discount Price: $80
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.74x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Mahaska Health Partnership is $66. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $80. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.74x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1229 C Avenue East, Oskaloosa, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$80

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$66

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: $80 (90%)

Insurance Median: $66 (74%)

Cash: $80 (90% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $66 (74% 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 - $155	11%
Amerigroup Mcr Adv	$10 - $88	11%
Humana	$10 - $88	11%
Iowa Total Care Mcr	$10 - $88	11%
UnitedHealthcare	$10 - $103	11%
Iowa Total Care Comm - All Other Plans	$11 - $88	12%
Midlands Choice - All Plans	$22 - $155	25%
Medicaid / KanCare	$29 - $66	33%
Molina Mcaid - All Plans	$29 - $66	33%
Wellmark Hmo	$109	123%
Wellmark Ppo - All Other Plans	$120	135%

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 $80.
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 Mahaska Health Partnership 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.