CMS Price Transparency Data
X-ray, chest (two views)
Facility: Avoyelles Hospital
Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)
Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
- CPT Billing Code: 71046
- Insurance Median: $258
- Cash Discount Price: $84
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.90x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Avoyelles Hospital is $258. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $84. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.90x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4231 Highway 1192, Marksville, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$84
Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.
Insurance Median
$258
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: $84 (94%)
Insurance Median: $258 (290%)
Cash: $84 (94% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $258 (290% 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 290% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 190%). 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aetna | $32 - $169 | 36% |
| Amer Contl Ins | $32 - $169 | 36% |
| Coventry | $32 - $169 | 36% |
| First Choice Health | $32 - $169 | 36% |
| Meritan Health | $32 - $300 | 36% |
| Cigna | $54 - $169 | 61% |
| Correct Cr Int Hlt | $54 - $62 | 61% |
| Mcd Amerihealth Caritas | $54 - $62 | 61% |
| Mcd Healthy Blue | $54 - $62 | 61% |
| Mcd La Hc Conn | $54 - $62 | 61% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $54 - $62 | 61% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $54 - $62 | 61% |
| Mcd Ms | $59 - $69 | 66% |
| Student Assurances | $77 - $300 | 87% |
| Humana | $93 - $170 | 105% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $125 | 141% |
| Ofc Of Grp Bene | $125 | 141% |
| Ppo Plus Llc | $155 - $180 | 174% |
| Zelis Healthcare Bpa | $155 - $180 | 174% |
| Gilsbar | $163 - $189 | 183% |
| Amerind | $232 - $270 | 261% |
| Applied Underwriters | $232 - $270 | 261% |
| Sedgwick | $232 - $270 | 261% |
| Us Dept Of Labor | $232 - $270 | 261% |
| Wc Clms Admin Svcs | $232 - $270 | 261% |
| Wc Clms Mgmnt Walmart | $232 - $270 | 261% |
| Wc Esis | $232 - $270 | 261% |
| Wc Fara | $232 - $270 | 261% |
| Wc Gallagher Bassett | $232 - $270 | 261% |
| Wc Guide One | $232 - $270 | 261% |
| Wc Hartford Med | $232 - $270 | 261% |
| Wc Luba | $232 - $270 | 261% |
| Wc Lwcc | $232 - $270 | 261% |
| Wc Paragon Casino Resort | $232 - $270 | 261% |
| Wc Risk Mgmnt | $232 - $270 | 261% |
| Wc Stone Trust | $232 - $270 | 261% |
| Wc Summit Consulting Hold | $232 - $270 | 261% |
| Wc Travelers Ins | $232 - $270 | 261% |
| Wc Trs Workers Comp Claim | $232 - $270 | 261% |
| Wc Us Dol | $232 - $270 | 261% |
| Wc Zurich | $232 - $270 | 261% |
| Aarp | $258 - $300 | 290% |
| Admin Concepts | $258 - $300 | 290% |
| All Saints Hospice | $258 - $300 | 290% |
| All State | $258 - $300 | 290% |
| Allegiance Health Hospice | $258 - $300 | 290% |
| Allied Natl | $258 - $300 | 290% |
| Amfirst | $258 - $300 | 290% |
| Avoy Parish School Board | $258 - $300 | 290% |
| Avoyelles Parish Sheriff | $258 - $300 | 290% |
| Bollinger | $258 - $300 | 290% |
| Ccmsi | $258 - $300 | 290% |
| Central States | $258 - $300 | 290% |
| Christus Health Plan | $258 - $300 | 290% |
| Compassionate Care Hospic | $258 - $300 | 290% |
| Core Source | $258 - $300 | 290% |
| Coushatta Hlth Dept | $258 - $300 | 290% |
| Ebms | $258 - $300 | 290% |
| Federated Ins | $258 - $300 | 290% |
| Feedom Life | $258 - $300 | 290% |
| Fidelity Standard Life Co | $258 - $300 | 290% |
| Fox Everette | $258 - $300 | 290% |
| Guarantee Trust | $258 - $300 | 290% |
| Heart Of Hospice | $258 - $300 | 290% |
| Hos Christus Hospice | $258 - $300 | 290% |
| Hos Guardian Hospice Care | $258 - $300 | 290% |
| Hos Harbor Hospice Alex | $258 - $300 | 290% |
| Hos La Hospice Palliative | $258 - $300 | 290% |
| Hos Passages Hospice N. | $258 - $300 | 290% |
| Hos St Joseph Hospice | $258 - $300 | 290% |
| Hospice Miscellaneous | $258 - $300 | 290% |
| Ins Mgmnt Admin | $258 - $300 | 290% |
| Ins Tpa | $258 - $300 | 290% |
| Liberty Health Share | $258 - $300 | 290% |
| Lumico | $258 - $300 | 290% |
| Manhattan Life Ins | $258 - $300 | 290% |
| Medi Share | $258 - $300 | 290% |
| Misc Comm | $258 - $300 | 290% |
| Nalc | $258 - $300 | 290% |
| New Era Life | $258 - $300 | 290% |
| North American | $258 - $300 | 290% |
| Phcs | $258 - $300 | 290% |
| Physicians Mutual | $258 - $300 | 290% |
| Pipeline Ind Bene | $258 - $300 | 290% |
| Progressive Auto | $258 - $300 | 290% |
| Reliance Standard Life | $258 - $300 | 290% |
| Rural Carriers | $258 - $300 | 290% |
| Shelter Ins Co | $258 - $300 | 290% |
| Sierre Health And Life | $258 - $300 | 290% |
| State Farm | $258 - $300 | 290% |
| State Mutual | $258 - $300 | 290% |
| Sterling Investors | $258 - $300 | 290% |
| The Health Plan | $258 - $300 | 290% |
| Tribal Hlth Partners | $258 - $300 | 290% |
| Tricare | $258 - $300 | 290% |
| Trustmark Health Benefits | $258 - $300 | 290% |
| Tunica Biloxi | $258 - $300 | 290% |
| Uct | $258 - $300 | 290% |
| Unified Life | $258 - $300 | 290% |
| Usaa Life Ins | $258 - $300 | 290% |
| Web-Tpa | $258 - $300 | 290% |
| Woodmen Of The World | $258 - $300 | 290% |