CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Dequincy Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $141
Cash Discount Price: $155
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.59x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Dequincy Memorial Hospital is $141. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $155. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.59x the Medicare baseline. Located in 110 West 4Th Street, Dequincy, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$155

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$141

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: $155 (174%)

Insurance Median: $141 (159%)

Cash: $155 (174% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $141 (159% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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	$12 - $147	13%
Cigna	$12 - $222	13%
Humana	$31 - $162	35%
Allegiance Hospice	$93	105%
Ambetter / Centene	$93	105%
Blue Advantage	$93	105%
Mcr Lagniappe	$93	105%
Medicare (plans)	$93	105%
Mutual Of Omaha	$93	105%
Peoples Health	$93	105%
Pro Care Advantage	$93	105%
Tricare	$93	105%
UnitedHealthcare	$93 - $147	105%
Vaccn	$93	105%
Wellcare	$93	105%
Mc Vantage Health Plan	$133 - $144	150%
Gulf South Risk Service	$135	152%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$141 - $145	159%
Amerihealth Caritas La	$147	165%
Correct Care	$147	165%
Healthy Blue	$147	165%
Louisiana Health Connect	$147	165%
Medicaid / KanCare	$147 - $222	165%
Self Pay	$155	174%
Work Comp	$199	224%
Aarp Healthcare	$222	250%
Allegiance Home Health Sw	$222	250%
American Health Adv	$222	250%
Amfirst	$222	250%
Attorney	$222	250%
Bankers Life	$222	250%
Care Center Of Dequincy	$222	250%
Commerical	$222	250%
Harbor Hospice	$222	250%
High Hope Care Center	$222	250%
Medi-Share	$222	250%
Ppo Plus Lc	$222	250%
Rural Health Carriers	$222	250%
Tri Parish Rehab	$222	250%
United Teachers Assoc	$222	250%

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 $155.
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 Dequincy Memorial 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.