CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Jacksonville Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $110
Cash Discount Price: $667
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.24x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Jacksonville Memorial Hospital is $110. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $667. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.24x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1600 W Walnut St, Jacksonville, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$667

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$110

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: $667 (750%)

Insurance Median: $110 (124%)

Cash: $667 (750% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $110 (124% 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	$13 - $676	15%
Coventry	$14 - $106	16%
Health Alliance	$14 - $460	16%
Humana	$14 - $577	16%
Medicare (plans)	$14 - $106	16%
UnitedHealthcare	$15 - $487	17%
Tricare	$17 - $123	19%
Health Alliance Mh Employee Plan	$42 - $311	47%
Commercial Workers Compensation	$46 - $342	52%
Corvel/Corcare	$48 - $352	54%
Illinois Workers Compensation	$49 - $360	55%
Current Health Network	$51 - $507	57%
6 Degrees Health	$55 - $406	62%
Hope Trust	$55 - $406	62%
Hst	$55 - $406	62%
Aetna	$64 - $541	72%
Cigna	$64 - $468	72%
Healthlink	$78 - $575	88%
Phcs/Multiplan	$83 - $608	93%
Hfn	$87 - $642	98%
Liability	$92 - $676	103%
Medicaid / KanCare	$110	124%
Molina Healthcare	$110	124%

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 $667.
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 Jacksonville Memorial 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.