CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: St Lukes Hospital of Kansas City

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $380
Cash Discount Price: $818
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.27x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at St Lukes Hospital of Kansas City is $380. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $818. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 4.27x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4401 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$818

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$380

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: $818 (920%)

Insurance Median: $380 (427%)

Cash: $818 (920% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $380 (427% 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 427% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 327%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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 - $1,296	27%
Humana	$24 - $40	27%
Transplants-Case Rates [5750]	$33 - $1,364	37%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$37 - $1,103	42%
Medicaid / KanCare	$49 - $109	55%
UnitedHealthcare	$58 - $380	65%
Cigna	$87 - $955	98%
Commercial-Contracted [8000]	$251 - $1,091	282%
First Health [5512]	$809	910%

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 $818.
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 St Lukes Hospital of Kansas City 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.