CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: UPMC Wellsboro

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $588
Cash Discount Price: $641
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.61x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at UPMC Wellsboro is $588. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $641. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 6.61x the Medicare baseline. Located in 32-36 Central Avenue, Wellsboro, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$641

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$588

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: $641 (721%)

Insurance Median: $588 (661%)

Cash: $641 (721% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $588 (661% 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 661% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 561%). 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 - $822	21%
Amerihealth Caritas	$26	29%
Geisinger	$26 - $648	29%
Highmark Wholecare (Prev Gateway)	$26 - $193	29%
Upmc Health Plan	$26 - $422	29%
Health Partners Plans (Jefferson Health Plan)	$36	40%
Upmc Work Partners	$38	43%
Pa Health & Wellness	$40 - $209	45%
Aetna	$158 - $835	178%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$175 - $489	197%
Cigna	$184 - $203	207%
Wirerope Works	$488 - $538	549%
Multiplan	$684 - $919	769%
America'S Choice	$789 - $870	887%
Intergroup	$789 - $870	887%

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 $641.
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 Wellsboro 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.