CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Research Medical Center

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $669
Cash Discount Price: $3,172
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.52x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Research Medical Center is $669. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,172. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 7.52x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2316 E Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,172

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$669

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: $3,172 (3568%)

Insurance Median: $669 (752%)

Cash: $3,172 (3568% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $669 (752% 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 752% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 652%). 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

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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
Multiplan	$25 - $2,347	28%
Corvel Corporation	$30 - $2,062	34%
Oha Network	$31 - $1,586	35%
Aetna	$33 - $1,618	37%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$46 - $1,237	52%
United	$49 - $1,427	55%
Healthyblue	$50	56%
Medicaid / KanCare	$50	56%
Amerigroup	$51	57%
Unicare	$51	57%
Home State Health Plan	$59	66%
Cigna	$101 - $1,586	114%
Ambetter / Centene	$590	664%
Nhc Advantage	$603	678%
Wppa Providrs Care Network	$634	713%
Humana	$669 - $2,062	752%
Universal Healthcare	$1,110	1248%
Coventry	$1,275	1434%
Coventry Kc Mo	$1,300	1462%
College Park Family Care Center	$1,364	1534%
Emerging Therapy Solutions	$1,523 - $1,586	1713%
Focus Healthcare Mgmt, Inc	$2,379	2676%
Triwest Health Alliance	$2,379	2676%
Cco, Inc.	$2,538	2855%
Evernorth Behavioral Health	$2,538	2855%
UnitedHealthcare	$2,823 - $3,172	3175%

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 $3,172.
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 Research Medical Center 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.