CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $181
Cash Discount Price: $124
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.04x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center is $181. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $124. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 900 11Th Street Se, Bandon, OR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$124

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$181

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: $124 (139%)

Insurance Median: $181 (204%)

Cash: $124 (139% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $181 (204% 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 204% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 104%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$18 - $298	20%
Cigna	$18 - $254	20%
Moda Health Plan - All Other Plans	$18 - $286	20%
Providence Preferred - All Plans	$20 - $305	22%
Tricare	$40 - $186	45%
Aetna	$46 - $289	52%
Atrio Mcr Adv - Allplans	$46 - $212	52%
Confederated Tribes - All Plans	$46 - $212	52%
Moda Mcr Adv	$46 - $212	52%
Pacific Source Mcr Adv	$46 - $212	52%
Advanced Health - All Plans	$127 - $202	143%
Healthnet - All Plans	$167 - $266	188%
Prov Netwrk Of America - All Plans	$181 - $289	204%
Three Rivers - All Plans	$181 - $289	204%
UnitedHealthcare	$181 - $289	204%
First Choice - All Plans	$185 - $295	208%
Multiplan - All Plans	$187 - $298	210%
First Health - All Plans	$191 - $305	215%
Pacific Source - All Other Plans	$191 - $305	215%

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 $124.
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 Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center 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.