CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Carewell Health Medical Center

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $45
Cash Discount Price: $215
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.51x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Carewell Health Medical Center is $45. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $215. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.51x the Medicare baseline. Located in 300 Central Ave, East Orange, NJ.

Cash / Self-Pay

$215

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$45

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: $215 (242%)

Insurance Median: $45 (51%)

Cash: $215 (242% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $45 (51% 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
Clover	$11 - $99	12%
Horizon New Jersey Health	$11 - $99	12%
UnitedHealthcare	$11 - $99	12%
Wellcare	$11 - $99	12%
Amerigroup	$45	51%
Aetna	$49 - $215	55%
Oxford Health Plan	$81	91%
Magnacare	$164	184%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$224	252%

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 $215.
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 Carewell Health 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.