CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Tristar Centennial Medical Center

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $227
Cash Discount Price: $1,197
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.55x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Tristar Centennial Medical Center is $227. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,197. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.55x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2300 Patterson Street, Nashville, TN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,197

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$227

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: $1,197 (1346%)

Insurance Median: $227 (255%)

Cash: $1,197 (1346% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $227 (255% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 255% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 155%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Billing Status

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	$17 - $38	19%
Humana	$41 - $778	46%
Aetna	$45 - $598	51%
Cigna	$74 - $957	83%
United	$84 - $538	94%
Kentucky Labor Cabinet	$220	247%
Apex Health	$227	255%
Nhc Advantage, Inc.	$227	255%
Pruitt Health (Allyalign)	$227	255%
Tennessee Donor Services	$324	364%
Centurion	$493	554%
Emerging Therapy Solutions	$586 - $802	659%
Bgfh Singlesource	$598 - $1,017	673%
Value Option	$598	673%
Multiplan	$658	740%
Southern Health Partners	$718	808%
Employers Health Network	$838	943%
Mhnet	$897	1009%
Odom'S Tn Pride Sausage	$897	1009%
Compsych	$957	1076%
Beech Street	$1,053	1184%
Prime Health	$1,053	1184%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,065 - $1,197	1198%

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 $1,197.
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 Tristar Centennial 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.