CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Maury Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $85
Cash Discount Price: $250
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.96x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Maury Regional Hospital is $85. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $250. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.96x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1224 Trotwood Ave, Columbia, TN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$250

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$85

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: $250 (281%)

Insurance Median: $85 (96%)

Cash: $250 (281% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $85 (96% 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

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 Cross Blue Shield	$19 - $88	21%
UnitedHealthcare	$25 - $180	28%
Wellpoint	$71 - $106	80%
Wellpoint Tci	$71	80%
Humana	$73 - $85	82%
Cigna	$77 - $211	87%
Farm Bureau Health Plans	$80 - $85	90%
Medicare (plans)	$80 - $85	90%
Aetna	$82 - $479	92%
American Health Plans	$82 - $85	92%
Nhc	$82 - $87	92%
Wellcare Harmony Health	$82 - $87	92%
Medrisk	$119	134%
State Of Tennessee	$119	134%
Ambetter / Centene	$148 - $200	166%
Oscar	$203 - $216	228%
Wayne County Jail	$266	299%
Lawrence County Jail	$399	449%
Lewis County Jail	$399	449%
Marshall County Jail	$399	449%
Beech Street	$426	479%
Multiplan	$426	479%
Phcs	$426	479%
Firsthealth	$511	575%

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 $250.
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 Maury Regional Hospital 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.