X-ray, chest (two views)
Facility: University Of Ks Hlth System Great Bend Campus
Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 71046
- Insurance Median: $160
- Cash Discount Price: $71
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.80x 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Workers Comp [503999901] | $81 | 91% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $81 | 91% |
| Ku Athletics [503200094] | $81 | 91% |
| Medicare (plans) | $83 | 93% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $84 | 94% |
| Allwell [503200078] | $84 | 94% |
| Triwest [503201703] | $86 | 97% |
| Tricare | $86 | 97% |
| Humana | $86 | 97% |
| Hchsync Centrus Health Direct [503999916] | $106 - $124 | 119% |
| Centurion [5032000966] | $106 | 119% |
| Ambetter / Centene | $118 | 133% |
| Alt Wppa [5032000964] | $149 | 168% |
| Wppa [503200056] | $149 | 168% |
| Meritain Health [503200039] | $149 - $212 | 168% |
| Occunet [503999930] | $171 | 192% |
| Fort Hays State Student Athletes [5032000960] | $171 | 192% |
| Alt Carelon Behavioral Health [503200905] | $177 | 199% |
| 6 Degrees Health [503999050] | $203 | 228% |
| Allied National [503999937] | $212 | 238% |
| Aha-Healthcare Preferred [503200050] | $212 | 238% |
| First Health [5032000110] | $212 | 238% |
| Alt Meritain Health [503999911] | $212 | 238% |
| Cigna | $212 - $283 | 238% |
| Php [503200005] | $212 | 238% |
| National Assn Letter Carriers [503200019] | $212 | 238% |
| Aetna | $212 | 238% |
| Correct Care Solutions [50311253] | $248 | 279% |
| Advanced Medical Pricing Solutions [503301513] | $257 | 289% |
| Usa Managed Care [503999030] | $319 | 359% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the CPT code 71046, representing a chest X-ray with two views, the University of KS Health System Great Bend Campus has a gross charge of $354.00. While the facility's cash median rate is $71.00, insurance negotiated rates vary significantly across payers, ranging from a low of $81.00 to a high of $283.00. The facility's negotiated average of $160.00 is notably lower than the gross charge, reflecting standard insurance contracts. However, for patients with high-deductible plans, paying the cash price of $71.00 upfront could result in substantial savings compared to the insurance allowed amount, which often exceeds the cash rate due to administrative overhead and claim processing costs.
This facility is located in Great Bend, KS, and its pricing structure is evaluated against federal benchmarks. The Medicare benchmark for this service is $88.91, which serves as a scientifically validated baseline for the true cost of care. The facility's cash rate of $71.00 is below the Medicare benchmark, while the median negotiated rate of $160.00 represents a markup of approximately 1.8 times the Medicare amount. Patients should be aware that prompt-pay discounts, typically ranging from 20% to 50%, may further reduce the $71.00 cash price if paid in full within 30 days, bypassing the administrative fees associated with insurance billing. It is recommended to contact the billing department directly to confirm self-pay or prompt-pay rates before scheduling, as these discounts are often not applied automatically during registration.