CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Cordell Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $72
Cash Discount Price: $160
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.81x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Cordell Memorial Hospital is $72. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $160. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.81x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1220 North Glenn English Street, Cordell, OK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$160

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$72

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: $160 (180%)

Insurance Median: $72 (81%)

Cash: $160 (180% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $72 (81% 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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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$43 - $70	48%
Va Ccn - All Plans	$52	58%
Aetna	$72 - $200	81%
Humana	$72 - $200	81%
UnitedHealthcare	$72	81%
Ok Complete Health Comm-All Other Plans	$94	106%
Medica Commercial-All Plans	$97	109%
Cigna	$160	180%
Ok Complete Health Mcaid	$200	225%

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 $160.
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 Cordell 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.