CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Perry County Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 71046
  • Insurance Median: $242
  • Cash Discount Price: $266
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.72x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Perry County Memorial Hospital is $242. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $266. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.72x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8885 Sr 237, Tell City, IN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$266

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$242

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: $266 (299%)
Insurance Median: $242 (272%)
Cash: $266 (299% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $242 (272% 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 272% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 172%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Medicaid / KanCare $87 - $380 98%
Veterans Administration $95 - $380 107%
Bc 130 $99 - $304 111%
Group Insurance $99 - $380 111%
Medicare (plans) $99 111%
Workers Compensation $190 214%
Nsa $223 - $235 251%
Guarantor Liable $266 - $380 299%
Pcmh Insurnace $296 - $380 333%
Secondary Insurance $304 342%
UnitedHealthcare $304 342%
Operating Engineers $323 363%
Boilermakers Healthcare $331 372%
Cigna $331 372%
Great West $331 - $380 372%
Sagxxxx $331 372%
Champus $380 427%
Ngs American, Inc $380 427%
Patoka Valley $380 427%
Southwire $380 427%
Tricare $380 427%
Wausau Benefits $380 427%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 8885 Sr 237, Tell City, IN 47586
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals