CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Byrd Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $415
Cash Discount Price: $211
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.67x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Byrd Regional Hospital is $415. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $211. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 4.67x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1020 Fertitta Blvd, Leesville, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$211

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$415

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: $211 (237%)

Insurance Median: $415 (467%)

Cash: $211 (237% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $415 (467% 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 467% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 367%). 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

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
Aetna	$24 - $702	27%
Coventry Healthcare Of La	$24 - $419	27%
Cigna	$43 - $446	48%
Amerihealth Caritas	$91 - $99	102%
Correct Care Int Hth	$91 - $99	102%
Healthy Blue	$91 - $99	102%
La Healthcare Conn Mdcaid	$91 - $99	102%
Medicaid / KanCare	$91 - $99	102%
UnitedHealthcare	$91 - $702	102%
Humana	$100 - $109	112%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$138	155%
Self Pay	$211	237%
Verity Health	$491	552%
Us Dept Of Labor	$632	711%
Workers Comp	$632	711%
Aflac	$702	790%
American Health Advantage	$702	790%
Amfirst	$702	790%
Hospice Of Leesville	$702	790%
Industrial	$702	790%
Misc Comm	$702	790%
Mischmoppo	$702	790%
Mutual Of Omaha	$702	790%
Mva	$702	790%
Phcs Private Health	$702	790%
Physicans Mutual	$702	790%
State Farm Insurance	$702	790%
Sterling	$702	790%
Stonetrust	$702	790%
Tri Parish Rehab	$702	790%
United Teacher Asso	$702	790%
Web Tpa	$702	790%

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 $211.
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 Byrd Regional 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.