CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Southern Ocean Medical Center

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $167
Cash Discount Price: $96
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.88x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Southern Ocean Medical Center is $167. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $96. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.88x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1140 Rt 72 W, Manahawkin, NJ.

Cash / Self-Pay

$96

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$167

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: $96 (108%)

Insurance Median: $167 (188%)

Cash: $96 (108% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $167 (188% 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
Karna	$18 - $62	20%
UnitedHealthcare	$37 - $293	42%
Aetna	$61 - $389	69%
Amerihealth	$68 - $69	76%
Cigna	$83 - $398	93%
Clover	$89	100%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$96	108%
Vaccn	$96	108%
Wellcare	$96	108%
United Community/Americhoice	$101	114%
Seoul Medical Group	$102	115%
Oxford	$219 - $269	246%
Horizon	$324 - $454	364%
Bergen Risk	$373	420%
Brighton Health Plan	$398 - $447	448%
Multiplan - PHCS	$422	475%
Qualcare	$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 $96.
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 Southern Ocean 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.