X-ray, chest (two views)
Facility: Overland Park Reg Med Ctr
Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 71046
- Insurance Median: $357
- Cash Discount Price: $1,552
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.02x 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 402% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 302%). 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Multiplan | $25 - $1,203 | 28% |
| Corvel Corporation | $30 - $1,057 | 34% |
| Oha Network | $31 - $813 | 35% |
| Aetna | $33 - $829 | 37% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $46 - $699 | 52% |
| United | $49 - $732 | 55% |
| Amerigroup | $49 | 55% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $50 | 56% |
| Healthyblue | $50 | 56% |
| Unicare | $51 | 57% |
| Home State Health Plan | $79 | 89% |
| Cigna | $101 - $150 | 114% |
| Ambetter / Centene | $275 - $302 | 309% |
| Nhc Advantage | $281 - $309 | 316% |
| Wppa Providrs Care Network | $296 - $325 | 333% |
| Humana | $312 - $431 | 351% |
| Universal Healthcare | $517 - $569 | 581% |
| Coventry | $594 - $654 | 668% |
| Coventry Kc Mo | $606 - $667 | 682% |
| College Park Family Care Center | $636 - $699 | 715% |
| Triwest Health Alliance | $1,108 - $1,219 | 1246% |
| Cco, Inc. | $1,108 - $1,219 | 1246% |
| Focus Healthcare Mgmt, Inc | $1,108 - $1,219 | 1246% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the X-ray, chest (two views) procedure at Overland Park Reg Med Ctr, the cash price is $1,552.00, which matches the facility's cash median. This rate is significantly higher than the Medicare benchmark of $88.91, reflecting a markup of 400% above the federal baseline. While the facility offers negotiated rates for commercial payers ranging from $25 to $1,219, these amounts often exceed the cash price due to administrative overhead and contract structures. Patients with high-deductible plans may find it financially advantageous to pay the cash price directly, as the negotiated rates for many insurers—such as the $275 to $302 range for Ambetter/Centene or $1,108 to $1,219 for Triwest Health Alliance—can be substantially higher than the self-pay amount.
To minimize costs, patients should proactively inquire about "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts before scheduling, as these upfront payment incentives can reduce the final bill by 20% to 50%. It is also critical to request a full itemized billing audit rather than accepting a summary statement, since over 80% of hospital bills contain errors such as double-billing or unbundled codes that can inflate the total. Although the facility is located in Overland Park, KS, and carries a 4-star rating, the specific pricing for this CPT code does not appear to be directly compared to a state or county average in the provided data; however, the stark difference between the cash rate and the Medicare benchmark highlights the importance of verifying the lowest possible price before treatment.