CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Saint Luke's East Hospital

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $296
Cash Discount Price: $564
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.33x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Saint Luke's East Hospital is $296. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $564. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.33x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 N E Saint Luke's Boulevard, Lees Summit, MO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$564

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$296

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: $564 (634%)

Insurance Median: $296 (333%)

Cash: $564 (634% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $296 (333% 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 333% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 233%). 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
Aetna	$24 - $893	27%
Humana	$24 - $40	27%
Transplants-Case Rates [5750]	$33 - $940	37%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$37 - $706	42%
Medicaid / KanCare	$49 - $84	55%
UnitedHealthcare	$58 - $296	65%
Cigna	$71 - $713	80%
Commercial-Contracted [8000]	$251 - $760	282%
First Health [5512]	$557	626%

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 $564.
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 Saint Luke's East 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.