CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Cheshire Medical Center

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $85
Cash Discount Price: $91
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.96x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Cheshire Medical Center is $85. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $91. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.96x the Medicare baseline. Located in 580 Court Street, Keene, NH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$91

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$85

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: $91 (102%)

Insurance Median: $85 (96%)

Cash: $91 (102% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $85 (96% 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
Aetna	$10 - $374	11%
Ambetter / Centene	$11 - $82	12%
Amerihealth Caritas Nh	$11 - $67	12%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$11 - $435	12%
Cigna	$11 - $530	12%
Granite State Health Plan	$11 - $91	12%
Martin'S Point Generations Advantage	$11 - $92	12%
Martin'S Point Health Care	$11 - $92	12%
Mvp	$11 - $530	12%
UnitedHealthcare	$11 - $415	12%
Wellcare Health Plans	$11 - $92	12%
Wellsense Health Plan	$11 - $98	12%
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Of Ne	$24 - $249	27%
Mass General Brigham Health Plan	$28 - $547	31%
Tufts Health Plan	$31 - $349	35%
Maine Community Health Options	$50 - $246	56%
First Health/Hcvm	$94 - $465	106%
Phcs	$100 - $492	112%

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 $91.
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 Cheshire 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.