CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Bay Area Hospital

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $151
Cash Discount Price: $154
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.70x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Bay Area Hospital is $151. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $154. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.70x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1775 Thompson Road, Coos Bay, OR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$154

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$151

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: $154 (173%)

Insurance Median: $151 (170%)

Cash: $154 (173% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $151 (170% 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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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
Nasomah Hlth Grp - All Plans	$25 - $221	28%
Pacificsource - All Plans	$36 - $314	40%
Moda Connexus/Synergy	$37 - $328	42%
First Choice - All Plans	$38 - $336	43%
Aetna	$39 - $339	44%
Cigna	$39 - $339	44%
Providence - All Other Plans	$39 - $343	44%
Healthnet Comm- All Other Plans	$40 - $351	45%
UnitedHealthcare	$40 - $351	45%
Southwest Oregon Ipa - All Plans	$86	97%
Healthnet Mcaid	$104	117%
Healthnet Mcr Adv	$112	126%
Moda Hlth Mcr Adv	$114	128%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$151 - $1,321	170%
Moda Beacon - All Other Plans	$281	316%
Providence Pebb	$400	450%
Ods Ppo/Pos - All Plans	$403	453%

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 $154.
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 Bay Area 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.