CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Wheatland Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $77
Cash Discount Price: $238
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.87x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Wheatland Memorial Hospital is $77. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $238. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.87x the Medicare baseline. Located in 530 3Rd St Nw, Harlowton, MT.

Cash / Self-Pay

$238

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$77

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: $238 (268%)

Insurance Median: $77 (87%)

Cash: $238 (268% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $77 (87% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$10 - $16	11%
Healthnet Federal-All Plans	$10 - $238	11%
Humana	$10 - $238	11%
Medica Prime Solutions-All Plans	$10 - $238	11%
Pacific Source Mcr Adv	$10 - $238	11%
Triwest-All Plans	$10 - $238	11%
UnitedHealthcare	$10 - $382	11%
Naphcare-All Plans	$16	18%
Allegiance Provider-All Plans	$17 - $332	19%
First Choice Big Sky-All Plans	$17 - $371	19%
6 Degrees Health-All Plans	$18 - $371	20%
Ccn-All Plans	$18 - $379	20%
Community Health Ntwk-All Plans	$18 - $371	20%
First Health-All Plans	$18 - $375	20%
Interwest Ppo-All Plans	$18 - $371	20%
Mountain Health Co-Op-All Plans	$18 - $371	20%
Rocky Mountain Health Network-All Plans	$18 - $371	20%
Pacific Steel & Recycling-All Plans	$20 - $371	22%
City Of Billings-All Plans	$22 - $585	25%
Pacific Source-All Other Plans	$23 - $371	26%
Amish Old Orders-All Plans	$64 - $293	72%
Fedmed Network-All Plans	$72 - $371	81%
Americas Choice-All Plans	$81 - $371	91%
Three Rivers-All Plans	$81 - $371	91%

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 $238.
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 Wheatland Memorial 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.