CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Erlanger Medical Center

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 71046
  • Insurance Median: $26
  • Cash Discount Price: $31
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.29x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Erlanger Medical Center is $26. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $31. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.29x the Medicare baseline. Located in 975 E 3Rd St, Chattanooga, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$31

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$26

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: $31 (35%)
Insurance Median: $26 (29%)
Cash: $31 (35% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $26 (29% 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
UnitedHealthcare $7 - $180 8%
Amerigroup $8 - $118 9%
Caresource $9 - $162 10%
Cigna $9 - $283 10%
Peach State Hlth Plan $9 - $26 10%
Devoted Health $10 - $84 11%
Bluecare $11 - $93 12%
Aetna $12 - $276 13%
Humana $12 - $81 13%
Atrio Health $13 - $89 15%
Point Comfort Underwriters $13 - $82 15%
Alexian $14 - $79 16%
Pruitthealth Premier $15 - $46 17%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $27 - $451 30%
Clover $45 - $81 51%
Medicare (plans) $45 51%
Upmc $45 - $81 51%
American Health $47 - $83 53%
Nhc $48 - $85 54%
Simpra Advantage $50 56%
Ambetter / Centene $57 - $101 64%
Pnoa $58 - $202 65%
Caresource Ga $64 - $116 72%
Caresource Tn $64 - $116 72%
Olympus $68 - $423 76%
Alliant $73 - $423 82%
Occunet $77 - $79 87%
Caresource Nc $78 - $116 88%
Wellpoint $82 92%
First Health $451 - $479 507%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 975 E 3Rd St, Chattanooga, TN 37403
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals