CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: OHSU Hospital and Clinics

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $105
Cash Discount Price: $333
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.18x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at OHSU Hospital and Clinics is $105. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $333. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.18x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3181 Sw Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland, OR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$333

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$105

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: $333 (375%)

Insurance Median: $105 (118%)

Cash: $333 (375% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $105 (118% 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
Care Oregon	$70 - $115	79%
Medicare (plans)	$70 - $156	79%
Intercommunity Health Network	$78	88%
Kaiser Foundation Hospitals	$78 - $227	88%
Pacific Source	$78 - $398	88%
Humana	$88 - $104	99%
Trillium	$88 - $98	99%
UnitedHealthcare	$93 - $398	105%
Aetna	$95 - $117	107%
Community Health Plan Of Washington	$98 - $137	110%
Health Net Health Plan Of Oregon, Inc.	$101 - $397	114%
Moda	$103 - $340	116%
Providence Health Plan	$105 - $117	118%
Tuality Health	$176	198%
Samaritan Health Plan	$244 - $282	274%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$297	334%
Cigna	$304	342%
Coventry First Health	$384	432%
First Choice	$388	436%
Molina Exchange	$512	576%

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 $333.
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 OHSU Hospital and Clinics 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.