CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: F F Thompson Hospital

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $21
Cash Discount Price: $147
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.24x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at F F Thompson Hospital is $21. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $147. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.24x the Medicare baseline. Located in 350 Parrish Street, Canandaigua, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$147

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$21

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: $147 (165%)

Insurance Median: $21 (24%)

Cash: $147 (165% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $21 (24% 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
UnitedHealthcare	$7 - $109	8%
Medicaid / KanCare	$8 - $68	9%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$9 - $301	10%
Fidelis 5155	$9 - $38	10%
Medicare (plans)	$9 - $120	10%
Aetna	$10 - $109	11%
Excellus 2201	$10 - $31	11%
Mvp 2900	$10 - $238	11%
Cigna	$13 - $254	15%
Independent Health 5156	$13 - $48	15%
Molina Healthcare 1723	$19 - $34	21%
Capital District Physicians Health Plan (Cdphp) 5149	$26 - $83	29%
Elderplan 1316	$109	123%
Humana	$109	123%

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 $147.
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 F F Thompson 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.