X-ray, chest (two views)
Facility: Rehabilitation Hospital Of Overland Park
Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 71046
- Insurance Median: $396
- Cash Discount Price: $528
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.45x 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 445% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 345%). 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 | $317 | 357% |
| Americas Choice Provider Network | $370 | 416% |
| Provider Network Of America | $396 | 445% |
| Quiktrip Corporation | $396 | 445% |
| Usa Managed Care Organization | $396 | 445% |
| Velocity | $396 | 445% |
| Multiplan-Phcs | $423 | 476% |
| Prime Health Services | $449 | 505% |
| Medincrease | $475 | 534% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the CPT code 71046, representing a chest X-ray with two views, the Rehabilitation Hospital Of Overland Park lists a cash median price of $528.00. This cash rate is significantly higher than the Medicare benchmark of $88.91, which serves as the federal baseline for this service. While the facility's negotiated rates for commercial payers range from $317 to $475, these amounts are still above the Medicare amount. It is important to note that for patients with high-deductible plans, paying the cash price of $528.00 upfront may be more cost-effective than relying on insurance, as the negotiated rates often exceed the cash price due to administrative overhead and contract structures.
Patients should verify their specific plan details before scheduling, as commercial negotiated rates can vary widely by payer, with the lowest being $317 and the highest $475. To potentially lower costs, individuals should contact the hospital directly to inquire about "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts, which can reduce the final bill by 20% to 50% if paid in full before or shortly after the service. Additionally, since over 80% of hospital bills contain errors, consumers are advised to request a detailed, itemized bill rather than accepting a summary invoice, ensuring that no services were unbundled or incorrectly charged.