CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: St Christopher's Hospital for Children

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $141
Cash Discount Price: $406
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.59x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at St Christopher's Hospital for Children is $141. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $406. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.59x the Medicare baseline. Located in 160 East Erie Ave, Philadelphia, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$406

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$141

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: $406 (457%)

Insurance Median: $141 (159%)

Cash: $406 (457% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $141 (159% 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
Geisinger	$18 - $365	20%
Amerihealth Caritas	$19	21%
Pa Health & Wellness	$20	22%
UnitedHealthcare	$22 - $139	25%
Horizon Nj Health	$25	28%
Aetna	$26 - $609	29%
Upmc	$27	30%
Keystone First	$28	31%
Gateway	$33	37%
Health Partners	$47 - $182	53%
Cigna	$55	62%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$61 - $440	69%
Wellpoint Nj (Formerly Amerigroup)	$215	242%

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 $406.
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 Christopher's Hospital for Children 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.