CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Memorial Medical Center

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $92
Cash Discount Price: $380
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.03x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Memorial Medical Center is $92. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $380. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 701 N First St, Springfield, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$380

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$92

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: $380 (427%)

Insurance Median: $92 (103%)

Cash: $380 (427% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $92 (103% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$21 - $667	24%
Health Alliance	$29 - $434	33%
Current Health Network Ppo	$41 - $300	46%
Aetna	$42 - $507	47%
Commercial Workers Compensation	$46 - $337	52%
Healthlink	$46 - $420	52%
Cigna	$48 - $350	54%
Illinois Workers Compensation	$49 - $355	55%
Phcs/Multiplan	$50 - $400	56%
6 Degrees Health	$55 - $400	62%
Hopetrust	$55 - $400	62%
Hst	$55 - $400	62%
Humana	$55 - $400	62%
Magellan	$55 - $400	62%
UnitedHealthcare	$57 - $414	64%
Consociate	$60 - $434	67%
Hfn	$60 - $434	67%
Veterans Administration	$66	74%
Preferred Plan	$69 - $500	78%
Soi Mcfarland	$69 - $500	78%
Soi Rushville	$69 - $500	78%
Medicaid / KanCare	$70	79%
Molina	$72	81%
Corvel	$74 - $534	83%
Methodist First Choice	$74 - $534	83%
Mutual Medical Plans	$78 - $567	88%
Liability	$92 - $667	103%
Medicare (plans)	$92 - $667	103%
Tricare	$92	103%

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 $380.
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 Memorial 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.