CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Harrison County Community Hospital

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $139
Cash Discount Price: $156
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.56x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Harrison County Community Hospital is $139. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $156. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.56x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2600 Miller Street, Bethany, MO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$156

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$139

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: $156 (175%)

Insurance Median: $139 (156%)

Cash: $156 (175% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $139 (156% 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
Cigna	$29 - $192	33%
Multiplan	$29 - $192	33%
Provider Partners Health Plans	$29 - $150	33%
Care Improvement Plus	$30 - $139	34%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$31 - $211	35%
Allwell	$34 - $139	38%
Ambetter / Centene	$34 - $139	38%
Blue Advantage Plus	$34 - $139	38%
Humana	$34 - $216	38%
UnitedHealthcare	$34 - $204	38%
Aetna	$41 - $211	46%
6 Degrees Health	$42 - $192	47%
Healthy Blue	$100 - $105	112%
Home State	$100 - $105	112%
Wellmark	$192	216%

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 $156.
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 Harrison County Community 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.