CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: St Lukes Hospital

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $96
Cash Discount Price: $633
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.08x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at St Lukes Hospital is $96. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $633. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in 801 Ostrum Street, Bethlehem, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$633

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$96

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: $633 (712%)

Insurance Median: $96 (108%)

Cash: $633 (712% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $96 (108% 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
Keystone First	$24	27%
Amerihealth Caritas	$28	31%
Geisinger	$28 - $215	31%
Highmark Wholecare	$28	31%
Upmc Health Plan	$28 - $209	31%
Jefferson Health Plan	$34	38%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$88 - $139	99%
Highmark	$90 - $292	101%
Aetna	$92 - $266	103%
Humana	$94	106%
UnitedHealthcare	$97 - $221	109%
Oscar	$198	223%
Cigna	$209	235%

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 $633.
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 St Lukes 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.