CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $248
Cash Discount Price: $258
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.79x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital is $248. 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 2.79x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7571 State Route 54, Bath, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$258

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$248

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: $248 (279%)

Cash: $258 (290% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $248 (279% 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 279% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 179%). 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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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 - $30	9%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$34 - $1,294	38%
Fidelis	$93	105%
Humana	$104 - $384	117%
Tricare	$104	117%
Amerihealth Caritas Mcr Adv - All Plans	$105	118%
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%
Upmc - All Plans	$294	331%
Pomco Inc - All Plans	$307	345%
Aetna	$320 - $381	360%
UnitedHealthcare	$320 - $448	360%
Emblem Health - All Plans	$375	422%
Emblem/Ghi	$394	443%
Martins Point - All Plans	$426	479%
Healthnow - All Plans	$1,404	1579%

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 Ira Davenport Memorial 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.