CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: UPMC Williamsport

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $461
Cash Discount Price: $580
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.19x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at UPMC Williamsport is $461. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $580. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 5.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in 700 High Street, Williamsport, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$580

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$461

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: $580 (652%)

Insurance Median: $461 (519%)

Cash: $580 (652% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $461 (519% 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 519% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 419%). 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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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
UnitedHealthcare	$19 - $661	21%
Geisinger	$26 - $648	29%
Upmc Health Plan	$26 - $422	29%
Amerihealth Caritas	$27 - $86	30%
Highmark Wholecare (Prev Gateway)	$33 - $91	37%
Upmc Work Partners	$38	43%
Pa Health & Wellness	$40 - $91	45%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$40 - $870	45%
Multiplan	$42 - $754	47%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$85 - $453	96%
Aetna	$86 - $638	97%
Coventry/First Health	$484 - $651	544%
Wirerope Works	$538	605%
Cigna	$662	745%
America'S Choice	$774	871%
Intergroup	$774	871%

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 $580.
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 UPMC Williamsport 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.