CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Frye Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 71046
  • Insurance Median: $111
  • Cash Discount Price: $421
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.25x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Frye Regional Medical Center is $111. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $421. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 420 N Center St, Hickory, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$421

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$111

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: $421 (474%)
Insurance Median: $111 (125%)
Cash: $421 (474% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $111 (125% 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.

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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
Amerihealth Caritas Next $46 52%
Ambetter / Centene $61 69%
Humana $74 - $83 83%
UnitedHealthcare $75 - $111 84%
Aetna $76 85%
Veteran Family Member Program $84 94%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $109 - $239 123%
Vaya Health $109 123%
Amerihealth Caritas North Carolina $111 125%
Carolina Complete Health Inc. $111 125%
Partners Health Management $111 125%
Trillium Health Resources $111 125%
Wellcare Of North Carolina, Inc $112 126%
Cigna $208 234%
Hickory Chair $245 276%
Vanguard Furniture $245 276%
Rhf Investments $252 283%
Sherrill Furniture $252 283%
Luminare Health $506 569%
Meritain Health $650 731%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 420 N Center St, Hickory, NC 28601
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals