CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Hospital Metropolitano Dr Pila

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $16
Cash Discount Price: $46
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.18x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Hospital Metropolitano Dr Pila is $16. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $46. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.18x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2435 Boulevard Luis A Ferre, Ponce, PR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$46

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$16

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: $46 (52%)

Insurance Median: $16 (18%)

Cash: $46 (52% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $16 (18% 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
First Medical	$8 - $15	9%
Privado	$8	9%
Triple S	$8 - $20	9%
Acaa	$12	13%
Mso	$12 - $17	13%
Plan De Salud Menonita	$13 - $15	15%
Humana	$15 - $22	17%
Bl	$16	18%
Mcs	$16 - $24	18%
Prossam	$17	19%
Fondo Del Seguro Estado	$20	22%
Ch	$21	24%
Salud Correccional	$21	24%
Tricare	$24	27%
Mapfre	$30	34%
Auxilio Mutuo	$46	52%

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 $46.
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 Hospital Metropolitano Dr Pila 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.