CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Mercy Hospital - Cassville

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $256
Cash Discount Price: $208
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.88x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Mercy Hospital - Cassville is $256. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $208. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.88x the Medicare baseline. Located in 94 Main Street, Cassville, MO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$208

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$256

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: $208 (234%)

Insurance Median: $256 (288%)

Cash: $208 (234% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $256 (288% 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 288% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 188%). 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	$19 - $285	21%
Humana	$19 - $272	21%
Medicaid / KanCare	$19 - $166	21%
Medicare (plans)	$82 - $137	92%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$83 - $310	93%
Dept Of Veteran Affairs Contracted [320106]	$109	123%
UnitedHealthcare	$116 - $304	130%
Tricare	$130	146%
Cherokee Nation Health Serv Contracted [320066]	$132	148%
Cigna	$132 - $304	148%
Cross Timbers Hospice [20098]	$132	148%
Elara Caring Aspire Hospice [20433]	$132	148%
Globalhealth Contracted [320145]	$132	148%
Halo Hcr Inc Hospice Contracted [320432]	$132	148%
Halo Hcr Inc Hospice [20432]	$132	148%
Indian Health Service Contracted [320198]	$132	148%
Kindful Hospice Contracted [320434]	$132	148%
Kindful Hospice [20434]	$132	148%
Medical Associates Health Contracted [320444]	$132	148%
Mercy Hospice Okc [20252]	$132	148%
Mercy Mgd Behavioral Health Contracted [320259]	$132	148%
Pace Of The Ozarks Contracted [320518]	$132	148%
Provider Partners Health Plans Contracted [320450]	$132	148%
Qual Choice Contracted [320325]	$132	148%
Healthscope Contracted [320182]	$134	151%
Administrative Payor Contracted [320005]	$144	162%
Centivo Contracted [320505]	$163	183%
Ambetter / Centene	$166	187%
Home State Health Plan Contracted [320187]	$166	187%
Novasys Contracted [320285]	$166	187%
Healthlink Contracted [320179]	$208 - $288	234%
Preferred Health Plan Contracted [320522]	$208	234%
Health Systems Inc Contracted [320174]	$256	288%
Insurance System Inc Contracted [320465]	$256	288%
Point C Contracted [320238]	$256 - $288	288%
Point C [20238]	$256	288%
United Medical Resources Contracted [320454]	$256 - $272	288%
Workers Comp [20426]	$256 - $288	288%
Municipal Health Plan Contracted [320271]	$259	291%
Medica Contracted [320239]	$287	323%
90 Degree Benefits Contracted [320436]	$288	324%
Aither Health Contracted [320449]	$288	324%
American Healthcare Alliance Contracted [320020]	$288	324%
Auxiant Contracted [320462]	$288	324%
Benefit Management Contracted [320052]	$288	324%
Ebms Contracted [320493]	$288	324%
Edison Health Solutions Contracted [320502]	$288	324%
Evolutions Health Care Contracted [320124]	$288	324%
Imagine 360 Contracted [320494]	$288	324%
Mercy Benefit Admin Contracted [320251]	$288	324%
Reflect Health Contracted [320492]	$288	324%
Show-Me Health Administrators Contracted [320483]	$288	324%
Usa Managed Care Org Contracted [320429]	$288	324%
Yuzu Health Contracted [320521]	$288	324%
First Health Contracted [320128]	$304	342%
Multiplan Contracted [320270]	$304	342%
Private Health Care Systems Contracted [320320]	$304	342%

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 $208.
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 Mercy Hospital - Cassville 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.