CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Jamaica Hospital Medical Center

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 71046
  • Insurance Median: $97
  • Cash Discount Price: $210
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.09x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center is $97. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $210. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.09x the Medicare baseline. Located in 89Th Avenue and Van Wyck Expressway, Jamaica, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$210

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$97

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: $210 (236%)
Insurance Median: $97 (109%)
Cash: $210 (236% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $97 (109% 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.

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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
UnitedHealthcare $10 - $198 11%
Ghi $21 - $108 24%
1999 National Benefit Fund $24 27%
Healthfirst $39 - $108 44%
Fidelis $41 - $108 46%
Aetna $43 - $132 48%
Beacon Health Strategies $43 - $108 48%
Centerlight Healthcare $43 - $108 48%
Empire $43 - $245 48%
Hip $43 - $330 48%
Metroplus $43 - $119 48%
World Trade Center Program $43 - $61 48%
Elderplan $44 - $110 49%
Vns $44 - $110 49%
Wellcare Of Ny $45 - $112 51%
Humana $46 - $115 52%
Senior Whole Health $46 - $115 52%
Centers Plan For Healthy Living $48 - $119 54%
Hamaspik Choice $50 - $124 56%
Magnacare $50 - $124 56%
Oscar $61 - $151 69%
Emblemhealth $71 - $178 80%
Empire Blue Priority $83 - $209 93%
Hotel Trades Council $1,912 2150%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 89Th Avenue and Van Wyck Expressway, Jamaica, NY 11418
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals