CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Womans Hospital

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $295
Cash Discount Price: $362
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.32x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Womans Hospital is $295. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $362. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.32x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 Woman's Way, Baton Rouge, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$362

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$295

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: $362 (407%)

Insurance Median: $295 (332%)

Cash: $362 (407% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $295 (332% 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 332% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 232%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Webtpa [100127]	$209 - $295	235%
Fmolhs Employees [100257]	$244 - $263	274%
UnitedHealthcare	$258 - $301	290%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$273 - $295	307%
La Women'S Healthcare [100265]	$273 - $295	307%
Verity [100266]	$273 - $295	307%
Aetna	$278 - $353	313%
Cigna	$278 - $312	313%
Coventry [100010]	$278 - $301	313%
Ppo Plus [100259]	$278 - $301	313%
Beech Street [100260]	$296 - $320	333%
Multiplan [100258]	$306 - $331	344%
Private Health [100261]	$306 - $331	344%
Humana	$327 - $353	368%
Meritain [100063]	$327 - $353	368%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $362.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 71046.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Womans Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 71046.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.