CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $279
Cash Discount Price: $558
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.14x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center is $279. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $558. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.14x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3100 Channing Way, Idaho Falls, ID.

Cash / Self-Pay

$558

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$279

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: $558 (628%)

Insurance Median: $279 (314%)

Cash: $558 (628% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $279 (314% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 314% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 214%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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 - $531	9%
Molina	$8 - $18	9%
Interwest Health	$125 - $503	141%
Select Health	$169	190%
Select Health Ichn Brightpath	$169 - $189	190%
Select Health Idaho (Eirmc Only)	$178	200%
United	$182 - $323	205%
Regence	$186	209%
Aetna	$220 - $272	247%
Doug Andrus Distributing	$223	251%
Pacificsource Health	$235 - $299	264%
University Of Utah	$235	264%
Mountain Health Co-Op	$279 - $419	314%
Cigna	$307	345%
First Choice Health Of Washington	$335	377%
Moda	$348	391%
Dmba	$360	405%
Prime Health	$419 - $475	471%
Geha Ppo Usa	$447	503%
Humana	$469	527%
Multiplan	$469 - $503	527%
First Choice Of The Midwest	$503	566%
St. John'S Health Network	$503	566%
Coventry First Health	$508	571%
Shashone-Bannock Tribal Health	$558	628%

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 $558.
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 Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center 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.