CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 71046
  • Insurance Median: $86
  • Cash Discount Price: $69
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.97x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center is $86. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $69. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.97x the Medicare baseline. Located in 130 West Ravine Road, Kingsport, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$69

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$86

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: $69 (78%)
Insurance Median: $86 (97%)
Cash: $69 (78% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $86 (97% 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.

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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 Cross Blue Shield $17 - $323 19%
UnitedHealthcare $37 - $370 42%
Cigna $44 - $193 49%
Aetna $72 - $197 81%
Optima Health $72 81%
Molina Healthcare $73 - $87 82%
Humana $83 93%
Managed Medicaire $83 93%
Medicare (plans) $83 93%
Sentara Health $83 - $119 93%
United Mine Workers Of America $83 93%
Amerigroup $86 97%
Devoted Health Plan $87 98%
Mountain Empire Pace $87 98%
Nhc Advantage $87 98%
Wellcare $88 - $462 99%
Ambetter / Centene $180 202%
Seven Corners, Inc. $198 223%
Medcost $220 247%
First Health Coventry $356 400%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 130 West Ravine Road, Kingsport, TN 37662
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals