CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Arnot Ogden Medical Center

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $225
Cash Discount Price: $258
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.53x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Arnot Ogden Medical Center is $225. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $258. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.53x the Medicare baseline. Located in 600 Roe Avenue, Elmira, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$258

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$225

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: $258 (290%)

Insurance Median: $225 (253%)

Cash: $258 (290% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $225 (253% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 253% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 153%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
Empire	$8 - $32	9%
Amerihealth	$15 - $24	17%
Fidelis	$15 - $98	17%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$34 - $1,294	38%
Aetna	$89 - $327	100%
Geisinger	$91 - $261	102%
Humana	$102 - $403	115%
Tricare	$102	115%
Amerihealth Mcr Adv - All Plans	$103	116%
Fidelis Care-Exchange - All Plans	$234	263%
Geisinger - All Plans	$248	279%
Cigna	$266	299%
Mvp Health Plan - All Plans	$266	299%
Independent Health - All Plans	$277	312%
UnitedHealthcare	$294 - $322	331%
Upmc Health Plan - All Plans	$294	331%
Pomco Inc - All Plans	$307	345%
Emblem Health - All Plans	$375	422%
Emblem/Ghi	$394	443%
Martins Point Mcr Adv - All Plans	$426	479%
Healthnow - All Plans	$1,285	1445%

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 $258.
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 Arnot Ogden 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.