CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $101
Cash Discount Price: $164
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.14x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital is $101. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $164. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.14x the Medicare baseline. Located in 621 3Rd St S, Glasgow, MT.

Cash / Self-Pay

$164

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$101

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: $164 (184%)

Insurance Median: $101 (114%)

Cash: $164 (184% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $101 (114% 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
Ihs-All Plans	$10 - $140	11%
UnitedHealthcare	$10 - $289	11%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$12 - $283	13%
Humana	$12 - $140	13%
Montana Co-Op-All Plans	$18 - $295	20%
Cigna	$20 - $289	22%
First Choice Health-All Plans	$49 - $289	55%
Allegiance Mt	$52 - $289	58%
Geha-All Plans	$57 - $295	64%
Interwest-All Plans	$57 - $289	64%
Health Infonet-All Plans	$58 - $289	65%
Multiplan-All Plans	$58 - $289	65%
Pacific Source-All Plans	$58 - $289	65%
Three Rivers-All Plans	$58 - $289	65%

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 $164.
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 Frances Mahon Deaconess 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.