CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Grand Strand Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 71046
  • Insurance Median: $154
  • Cash Discount Price: $802
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.73x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center is $154. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $802. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.73x the Medicare baseline. Located in 809 82Nd Parkway, Myrtle Beach, SC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$802

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$154

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: $802 (902%)
Insurance Median: $154 (173%)
Cash: $802 (902% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $154 (173% 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
Blue Choice $18 20%
United $18 - $361 20%
Aetna $21 - $96 24%
Select Health $40 45%
Blue Choice Health Plan $110 124%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $110 - $762 124%
Sc State Employees $110 124%
Absolute Total Care $117 - $154 132%
Cigna $127 - $259 143%
Nhc Advantage $152 171%
Pruitt Health $152 171%
Occunet $401 451%
Medcost $402 - $548 452%
Vocational Rehab $433 487%
Employers Health Network $441 496%
Evernorth $642 722%
First Health $662 745%
Global Excel Management $666 749%
Humana $682 767%
Multiplan $682 767%
National Choicecare $682 767%
Prime Health $682 767%
Novanet $722 812%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 809 82Nd Parkway, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals