CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Jacobi Medical Center

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $82
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.92x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Jacobi Medical Center is $82. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.92x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1400 Pelham Parkway South, Bronx, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$82

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%)

Insurance Median: $82 (92%)

Ins. Median: $82 (92% 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
Aetna	$8 - $1,131	9%
Healthfirst	$9 - $185	10%
Amidacare	$11 - $82	12%
Emblem	$11 - $111	12%
Wellcare	$12 - $42	13%
Metroplus	$14 - $185	16%
Fidelis	$16 - $185	18%
Oscar	$17 - $156	19%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$26 - $265	29%
Cigna	$57 - $248	64%
Carelon	$82 - $215	92%
Senior Whole Health	$82	92%
United	$82 - $265	92%
United Behavioral Health	$82 - $90	92%
Affinity	$84 - $185	94%
Carelon (Amida Care)	$84	94%
Vnsny	$84 - $282	94%
Oxford	$93 - $199	105%
Elderplan	$104 - $215	117%
Vaccn	$104	117%
Centers Plan For Healthy Living	$108	121%
Centerlight	$166	187%
Magnacare	$248	279%
Multiplan	$265	298%
Local 1199	$282	317%
Villagecare Max	$282	317%

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 $X.
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 Jacobi 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.