CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: McAlester Regional Health Center

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 71046
  • Insurance Median: $225
  • Cash Discount Price: $117
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.53x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at McAlester Regional Health Center is $225. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $117. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.53x the Medicare baseline. Located in One Clark Bass Boulevard, McAlester, OK.
Cash / Self-Pay
$117

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: $117 (132%)
Insurance Median: $225 (253%)
Cash: $117 (132% 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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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 $69 - $90 78%
Aetna $90 101%
Choctaw Nation $90 101%
Global Health $90 - $157 101%
Coventry $202 - $296 227%
Okla Health Network $215 - $283 242%
Osma Health $223 - $293 251%
Preferred Choice Community $223 - $293 251%
Phcs $228 - $300 256%
Beech Street $235 - $310 264%
Cigna $235 - $310 264%
Geha $238 - $313 268%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: One Clark Bass Boulevard, McAlester, OK 74501
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals