CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Colleton Medical Center

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $304
Cash Discount Price: $534
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.42x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Colleton Medical Center is $304. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $534. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.42x the Medicare baseline. Located in 501 Robertson Boulevard, Walterboro, SC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$534

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$304

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: $534 (601%)

Insurance Median: $304 (342%)

Cash: $534 (601% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $304 (342% 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 342% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 242%). 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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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
Blue Choice	$18	20%
United	$18 - $306	20%
Select Health	$40	45%
Absolute Total Care	$78 - $154	88%
Sc State Employees	$96 - $110	108%
Nhc Advantage	$101 - $110	114%
Pruitt Health	$101 - $110	114%
Blue Choice Health Plan	$146 - $153	164%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$146 - $548	164%
Employers Health Network	$240 - $260	270%
Value Option	$267 - $288	300%
Vocational Rehab	$288 - $312	324%
Medcost	$301 - $421	339%
Aetna	$309 - $334	348%
Cigna	$345 - $373	388%
Humana	$347 - $519	390%
Mhnet	$400 - $433	450%
Evernorth	$427 - $462	480%
Multiplan	$454 - $490	511%
North American Administrators	$454 - $490	511%
Prime Health	$454 - $490	511%
First Health	$481 - $519	541%
Novanet	$481 - $519	541%

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 $534.
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 Colleton Medical Center 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.