CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Witham Health Services

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $341
Cash Discount Price: $347
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.84x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Witham Health Services is $341. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $347. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.84x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2605 N Lebanon St, Lebanon, IN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$347

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$341

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: $347 (390%)

Insurance Median: $341 (384%)

Cash: $347 (390% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $341 (384% 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 384% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 284%). 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

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	$62 - $390	70%
Mdwise Health In-All Plans	$92	103%
Caresource Mcr Adv	$94	106%
Aetna	$95 - $367	107%
Caresource Indiana Marketplace-All Other Plans	$175	197%
UnitedHealthcare	$387	435%
Phcs/Multiplan-All Plans	$451	507%
Sagamore-All Plans	$456	513%
Humana	$461	519%
Beech Street-All Plans	$466	524%
Encore-All Plans	$471	530%
Mhs Comml Exch-All Plans	$1,239	1394%

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 $347.
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 Witham Health Services 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.