CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Hammond Henry Hospital

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $267
Cash Discount Price: $325
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.00x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Hammond Henry Hospital is $267. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $325. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.00x the Medicare baseline. Located in 600 N College Avenue, Geneseo, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$325

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$267

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: $325 (366%)

Insurance Median: $267 (300%)

Cash: $325 (366% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $267 (300% 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 300% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 200%). 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
Quad City Community Hc-All Plans	$20	22%
Geneseo Good Samaritan Village Op Only-All Plans	$79	89%
Tricare	$94	106%
Aetna	$105 - $271	118%
Health Alliance Mcare Adv	$105	118%
UnitedHealthcare	$105 - $267	118%
Humana	$106 - $325	119%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$134 - $217	151%
Meridian Health Plan-All Plans	$134	151%
Wellmark Of Ia-All Plans	$180	202%
Springfield Armory-All Plans	$235	264%
Ambetter / Centene	$253	285%
Health Alliance-All Other Plans	$271	305%
Multiplan Integrated Hp	$271	305%
Cigna	$278	313%
Multiplan Pponext	$289	325%
Osf Direct Access Network-All Plans	$289	325%
Multiplan-All Other Plans	$307	345%
Corvel-All Plans	$325	366%
Healthsmart Adult-All Other Plans	$325	366%
Healthsmart Pediatric	$325	366%
Hfn-All Plans	$325	366%
Multiplan Beech Street	$325	366%
Multiplan Phcs Adult	$325	366%
Multiplan Phcs Pediatric	$325	366%
Usa Mco-All Plans	$325	366%

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 $325.
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 Hammond Henry 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.