X-ray, chest (two views)
Facility: Centura St. Catherine-Dodge City
Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 71046
- Insurance Median: $471
- Cash Discount Price: $287
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.30x Medicare
Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.
Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.
Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.
Visual Cost Comparison vs. 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 530% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 430%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.
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 | $20 - $177 | 22% |
| Kansas Health | $20 | 22% |
| Humana | $20 | 22% |
| Aetna | $20 - $573 | 22% |
| Kaiser | $20 | 22% |
| Cigna | $20 | 22% |
| Medicare (plans) | $20 | 22% |
| Centura Employee Plan | $91 | 102% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $471 | 530% |
| Wpaa | $501 | 563% |
| Multiplan | $573 - $645 | 644% |
| Christian Health Aid | $573 | 644% |
| Health Partners Of Kansas | $645 | 725% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For this chest X-ray procedure at Centura St. Catherine-Dodge City in Dodge City, KS, the facility's cash median price is $287.00, which is notably lower than the state average of $471.00. While many commercial payers like Aetna and Multiplan negotiate rates ranging from $20 to over $600, patients with high-deductible plans may find paying cash directly more affordable if their insurance allowed amount exceeds the cash price. It is important to note that while the facility is a Proprietary Acute Care Hospital, some payers like Kaiser list an internal rate that does not reflect typical negotiated pricing, and others such as UnitedHealthcare and Wpaa have fixed negotiated rates of $471.00 and $501.00 respectively.
To ensure you are not overcharged, always request a prompt-pay discount before scheduling, as these upfront payments can reduce the final bill by 20% to 50% by bypassing costly insurance claims processing. If you receive a bill after using insurance, do not accept a summary invoice; instead, demand a full itemized audit to verify that no unbundled codes or services not rendered are included, as over 80% of hospital bills contain errors. Additionally, remember that the No Surprises Act protects you from balance billing for out-of-network services at in-network facilities, so if you encounter a surprise bill, you should dispute it with your insurer rather than paying immediately out of fear of credit damage.