CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: The University of Vermont Health Network - Champl

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $31
Cash Discount Price: $136
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.35x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at The University of Vermont Health Network - Champl is $31. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $136. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.35x the Medicare baseline. Located in 75 Beekman Street, Plattsburgh, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$136

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$31

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: $136 (153%)

Insurance Median: $31 (35%)

Cash: $136 (153% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $31 (35% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$7 - $511	8%
UnitedHealthcare	$7 - $185	8%
Mvp	$8 - $193	9%
Aetna	$10 - $173	11%
Capital District Physicians' Health Plan	$10 - $191	11%
Fidelis Care	$10 - $108	11%
Humana	$10 - $102	11%
Martins Point	$10 - $115	11%
Veterans Affairs Community Care Network	$10 - $108	11%
Highmark Blueshield	$12 - $191	13%
Wellpath	$14 - $161	16%
Harvard Pilgrim	$24 - $194	27%
Magnacare	$24 - $194	27%
St. Regis	$24 - $108	27%
Coventry	$27 - $218	30%
Multiplan	$28 - $230	31%
Emblem Health	$194	218%

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 $136.
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 The University of Vermont Health Network - Champl 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.