CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Oakdale Community Hospital

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 71046
  • Insurance Median: $163
  • Cash Discount Price: $56
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.83x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Oakdale Community Hospital is $163. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $56. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.83x the Medicare baseline. Located in 130 N Hospital Dr, Oakdale, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$56

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$163

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: $56 (63%)
Insurance Median: $163 (183%)
Cash: $56 (63% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $163 (183% 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.

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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 - $158 36%
Meritain $32 - $158 36%
Amfirst $56 63%
Self Pay $56 63%
Medicaid / KanCare $62 70%
UnitedHealthcare $62 70%
Humana $68 - $177 76%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $131 147%
Web-Tpa $140 157%
Cigna $153 - $158 172%
Ima $168 - $280 189%
Ppo Plus $168 189%
Wc Gulf South Risk Srvcs $252 283%
Wc Martco $252 283%
Wc Misc $252 283%
Wc Risk Mgmnt-Baton Rouge $252 283%
Wc Sedwick Workmans Comp $252 283%
Wc Us Department Of Labor $252 283%
American Public Life $280 315%
American Retirement Life $280 315%
Apwu $280 315%
Auto Liability $280 315%
Bankers Life $280 315%
Correct Care $280 315%
Fox Everitt $280 315%
Mailhandlers Benefit Plan $280 315%
Medishare $280 315%
Medplus $280 315%
Misc Commerical $280 315%
Phcs $280 315%
Physicians Mutual $280 315%
State Farm-La $280 315%
Triwest $280 315%
Us Family Health Plan $280 315%
Usaa $280 315%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 130 N Hospital Dr, Oakdale, LA 71463
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals