CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Duke University Hospital

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $65
Cash Discount Price: $156
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.73x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Duke University Hospital is $65. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $156. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.73x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$156

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$65

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: $156 (175%)

Insurance Median: $65 (73%)

Cash: $156 (175% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $65 (73% 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
Alliance Health	$25 - $62	28%
Amerihealth	$25 - $62	28%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$25 - $252	28%
Carolina Complete Health	$25 - $62	28%
Partners	$25 - $62	28%
Trillium	$25 - $62	28%
UnitedHealthcare	$25 - $243	28%
Piedmont Health	$31	35%
Troy Health	$31 - $86	35%
Voans	$31 - $86	35%
Aetna	$32 - $351	36%
Cigna	$32 - $345	36%
Humana	$32 - $293	36%
Liberty	$32 - $87	36%
Medcost	$150	169%
Sentara	$215	242%

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 $156.
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 Duke University 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.