CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Magee Memorial Hospital for Convalescents

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $83
Cash Discount Price: $104
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.93x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Magee Memorial Hospital for Convalescents is $83. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $104. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.93x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1513 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$104

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$83

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: $104 (117%)

Insurance Median: $83 (93%)

Cash: $104 (117% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $83 (93% 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
Magee Pa Health_Wellness	$19 - $90	21%
Aetna	$20 - $106	22%
Geisinger Health Plan	$20 - $333	22%
Magee Health Partners	$26 - $83	29%
Medicaid / KanCare	$27	30%
Magee Keystone First	$28	31%
Jefferson Health Plan Aca Qhp Exchange	$78	88%
Highmark Wholecare Gateway	$82	92%
Innovage	$82	92%
Inspira Life	$82	92%
Medicare (plans)	$82 - $90	92%
St Agnes	$82	92%
UnitedHealthcare	$82	92%
Humana	$83	93%
Cigna	$85	96%
Magee Keystone Vip	$85	96%
Devoted Health Participation	$86	97%
Magee Provider Partners Health Plan	$87	98%
Perennial	$95	107%
Ibc Employee Benefit	$102	115%
Ibc Main Line Health	$102	115%
Ambetter / Centene	$119	134%
Magee Naphcare	$131	147%
Magee United	$149	168%

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 $104.
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 Magee Memorial Hospital for Convalescents 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.