CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Northwest Health-La Porte

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 71046
  • Insurance Median: $96
  • Cash Discount Price: $58
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.08x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Northwest Health-La Porte is $96. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $58. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1007 Lincolnway, La Porte, IN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$58

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$96

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: $58 (65%)
Insurance Median: $96 (108%)
Cash: $58 (65% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $96 (108% 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.

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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
Lutheran $20 - $149 22%
Self Pay $24 - $298 27%
Php $30 - $228 34%
Lutheran Preferred Medpartners $31 - $231 35%
One Call $31 35%
Alpha Baking $33 - $249 37%
Php Freedom Network $44 - $332 49%
Encore $47 - $497 53%
County Of Laporte $51 - $387 57%
UnitedHealthcare $51 - $389 57%
Cigna $54 - $410 61%
Prime Health Services $55 - $414 62%
Prime Health Services Auto $55 - $414 62%
Aetna $57 - $457 64%
Ihn $58 - $442 65%
Community Health Alliance $64 - $481 72%
Lutheran Network $64 - $486 72%
Sagamore Health Network $64 - $486 72%
Chandler Group $66 - $497 74%
Hfn Workers Compensation $66 - $497 74%
Multiplan $66 - $497 74%
Phcs $66 - $497 74%
Tricare $87 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $91 - $375 102%
Humana $91 - $242 102%
Medicare (plans) $91 102%
Node Champva $92 103%
Node Hospice Non Par Agree $92 103%
Node Va $92 103%
Va Choice Program $92 103%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $93 105%
Managed Health Services $95 - $242 107%
Indiana Dept Of Correction $96 108%
Node Pphp Mcr Adv $97 109%
Us Department Of Labor $115 129%
Prime Health In Work Comp $166 187%
In Wc $185 208%
Caresource $186 - $242 209%
Encore Kba Epo $221 249%
Magnacare Ma $226 254%
Medicaid / KanCare $242 272%
Mhs $242 272%
Encore Kba Ppo $277 312%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1007 Lincolnway, La Porte, IN 46350
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals