CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Intermountain Health St Vincent Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $211
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.37x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Intermountain Health St Vincent Regional Hospital is $211. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.37x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1233 N 30Th St, Billings, MT.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$211

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%)

Insurance Median: $211 (237%)

Ins. Median: $211 (237% 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 237% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 137%). 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
Exchange Other	$52 - $185	58%
Mt Health Co-Op	$52 - $185	58%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$57 - $236	64%
Allegiance	$65 - $253	73%
Cigna	$65 - $253	73%
Medicare (plans)	$88	99%
UnitedHealthcare	$90 - $258	101%
Ebms-Employee Benefit Mng	$148 - $241	166%
First Choice Health	$151 - $251	170%
Other	$151 - $251	170%
Sibanye Stillwater Health Partners	$167	188%
Meritain Health	$173 - $210	195%
Coastal Administrative Services	$176	198%
Aetna	$179	201%
Pacific Steel And Recycling	$220	247%
Pacificsource	$220 - $255	247%
Preferred One	$241 - $261	271%
Interwest	$253	285%
Private Hlthcare Sys	$256	288%
Geha	$258	290%

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 $X.
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 Intermountain Health St Vincent Regional 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.