CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $36
Cash Discount Price: $143
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.40x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital is $36. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $143. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.40x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6401 France Avenue South, Edina, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$143

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: $143 (161%)

Insurance Median: $36 (40%)

Cash: $143 (161% 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
Health Partners	$7 - $264	8%
Itasca Medical Care	$7 - $88	8%
Primewest	$7 - $88	8%
South Country Health Alliance	$7 - $88	8%
Ucare	$7 - $201	8%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$8 - $177	9%
Hennepin Health	$8 - $89	9%
Medica	$8 - $109	9%
Sanford Health Plan	$10 - $210	11%
Security Health Plan	$10 - $268	11%
UnitedHealthcare	$10 - $103	11%
Wellcare	$10 - $88	11%
America'S Ppo	$27 - $257	30%
First Health	$30 - $293	34%
Multiplan	$31 - $303	35%
Private Healthcare Systems	$31 - $303	35%
Wisconsin Physician Services	$32 - $321	36%

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 $143.
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 M Health Fairview Southdale 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.