CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: West Penn Hospital

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $30
Cash Discount Price: $442
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.34x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at West Penn Hospital is $30. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $442. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.34x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4800 Friendship Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$442

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$30

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: $442 (497%)

Insurance Median: $30 (34%)

Cash: $442 (497% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $30 (34% 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
Amerihealth	$9 - $89	10%
Highmark	$12 - $215	13%
Pennsylvania Health And Wellness	$12 - $35	13%
Geisinger	$13 - $38	15%
UnitedHealthcare	$13 - $297	15%
University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center	$16 - $26	18%
Cigna	$17 - $175	19%
Aetna	$18 - $280	20%
Highmark Wholecare	$20 - $90	22%
Martin'S Point	$67 - $85	75%
American Health Plans	$85	96%
Life Pittsburgh	$85	96%
Medicare (plans)	$87	98%
Humana	$90	101%
Molina	$92	103%
Medical Mutual	$281	316%

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 $442.
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 West Penn 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.