CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Mountainview Hospital

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $120
Cash Discount Price: $1,851
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.35x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Mountainview Hospital is $120. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,851. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.35x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3100 N Tenaya Way, Las Vegas, NV.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,851

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$120

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: $1,851 (2082%)

Insurance Median: $120 (135%)

Cash: $1,851 (2082% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $120 (135% 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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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	$10 - $43	11%
Ambetter / Centene	$12 - $389	13%
Aetna	$50	56%
United	$59 - $404	66%
Corvel	$95	107%
Olympus Medsave Usa	$100 - $1,388	112%
Sierra	$140	157%
Select Health	$400 - $427	450%
Cigna	$452	508%
Prominence Healthfirst	$555	624%
Cmn Global	$777	874%
Emerging Therapy Solutions	$907 - $1,240	1020%
Nv Health & Welfare Trust	$1,111	1250%
Multiplan	$1,166 - $1,351	1311%
First Health	$1,222 - $1,481	1374%
Medcare International	$1,388	1561%

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 $1,851.
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 Mountainview Hospital 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.