CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Salem Memorial District Hospital

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 71046
  • Insurance Median: $214
  • Cash Discount Price: $201
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.41x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Salem Memorial District Hospital is $214. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $201. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.41x the Medicare baseline. Located in Po Box 774, Salem, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$201

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$214

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: $201 (226%)
Insurance Median: $214 (241%)
Cash: $201 (226% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $214 (241% 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 241% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 141%). 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 $91 - $241 102%
Ambetter / Centene $91 102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $91 - $254 102%
Humana $91 - $228 102%
Tricare $91 102%
Triwest $91 102%
UnitedHealthcare $91 102%
Veteran'S Affairs $91 102%
Healthlink $174 196%
First Health $214 241%
Mercy - C.B. Management Company/Joplin Supply Company $214 241%
Mercy - City Of Springfield $214 241%
Mercy - Clayco $214 241%
Mercy - Commerce Bank $214 241%
Mercy - Diversified Plastics $214 241%
Mercy - Employers Benefit Alliance $214 241%
Mercy - Evolutions $214 241%
Mercy - Fabick Cat $214 241%
Mercy - Firsthealth Network $214 241%
Mercy - Health Management Network $214 241%
Mercy - Health Systems Inc $214 241%
Mercy - Liberty Utilities/Empire District Electric $214 241%
Mercy - Life Church $214 241%
Mercy - Missouri State University $214 241%
Mercy - Prime Health Services $214 241%
Mercy - Quiktrip Corporation $214 241%
Mercy - Shinesolar $214 241%
Mercy - Springfield Public Schools $214 241%
Mercy - Springfield Remanufacturing $214 241%
Mercy - Sumnerone $214 241%
Mercy - Trailiner $214 241%
Mercy - Walmart Mercy Accountable Care Plan $214 241%
Mercy-American Healthcare Alliance $214 241%
Phcs $214 - $228 241%
Cigna $227 255%
Mercy - Compresults $241 271%
Mercy - Corvel Corporation $241 271%
Mercy - Novasys $241 271%
Mercy - Scurlock Industries $241 271%
Mercy - Usa Managed Care Organization $241 271%
Right Choice-Alliance $254 286%
Right Choice-Regular $260 292%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: Po Box 774, Salem, MO 65560
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals