CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Center

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $288
Cash Discount Price: $233
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.24x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Center is $288. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $233. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.24x the Medicare baseline. Located in 10905 Providence Road W, Charlotte, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$233

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$288

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: $233 (262%)

Insurance Median: $288 (324%)

Cash: $233 (262% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $288 (324% 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 324% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 224%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$85 - $335	96%
Humana	$85 - $335	96%
Pace Of The Southern Piedmont	$85	96%
UnitedHealthcare	$85 - $272	96%
Aetna	$87 - $372	98%
Cigna	$87 - $239	98%
Liberty Health	$89	100%
Carolina Complete	$95	107%
Nc Department Of Public Safety	$95 - $169	107%
Amerihealth	$97	109%
Wellcare	$97	109%
Caresource North Carolina	$153	172%
Atlantic Corporation Dba Atlantic Packaging	$214	241%
Amps	$256	288%
Plotkin Health	$279	314%
Medcost	$330 - $349	371%
Primary Physician Care	$344	387%
Multiplan	$349	393%
Phcs	$349	393%
Employers Choice Network	$451	507%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$451	507%

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 $233.
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 Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Center 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.