CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Sanford Usd Medical Center

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $173
Cash Discount Price: $381
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.95x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Sanford Usd Medical Center is $173. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $381. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.95x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1305 W 18Th St Post Office Box 5039, Sioux Falls, SD.

Cash / Self-Pay

$381

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$173

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: $381 (429%)

Insurance Median: $173 (195%)

Cash: $381 (429% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $173 (195% 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
Sanford Health Plan	$34	38%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$40 - $114	45%
Sanford Health Plan Align	$84	94%
Ucare	$90 - $335	101%
Aetna	$91 - $364	102%
Health Partners	$91 - $186	102%
Medicare (plans)	$91	102%
UnitedHealthcare	$91 - $419	102%
Primewest	$92 - $95	103%
Security Health Plan	$262	295%
Medica	$321 - $343	361%
First Choice Health Network	$428	481%
Healthez	$428	481%
Multiplan	$428	481%

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 $381.
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 Sanford Usd 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.