CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $36
Cash Discount Price: $342
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.40x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital is $36. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $342. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.40x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1465 E Parkdale Ave, Manistee, MI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$342

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$36

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: $342 (385%)

Insurance Median: $36 (40%)

Cash: $342 (385% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $36 (40% 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$7 - $202	8%
Mclaren Health Plan	$7 - $302	8%
Meridian	$7 - $45	8%
Molina	$7 - $94	8%
Priority Health	$7 - $87	8%
UnitedHealthcare	$7 - $362	8%
Aetna	$10 - $347	11%
Hap (Health Alliance Plan)	$10 - $322	11%
Humana	$10 - $87	11%
Medicare (plans)	$10 - $87	11%
Michigan Amish Medical Board	$10 - $87	11%
Northern Michigan Mennonite Group	$10 - $87	11%
Prime Health Services	$10 - $370	11%
Wellcare Meridian	$10 - $87	11%
Cofinity	$14 - $354	16%
Provider Network Of America	$14 - $342	16%
Asr/Physicians Care	$15 - $322	17%
Cigna	$16 - $78	18%
Nomi Health	$16 - $322	18%
Employee Benefits Logistics	$17 - $147	19%
Munson Hospice	$201 - $852	226%
Hospice Of Michigan	$241	271%
Enterprise Group Planning/Employee Benefits Plan	$322	362%
Medical Cost Savings Solution	$322	362%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$342	385%
Multiplan	$354	398%
Great West Healthcare	$362	407%

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 $342.
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 Munson Healthcare Manistee 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.