CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Tristar Southern Hills Medical Center

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $126
Cash Discount Price: $1,045
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.42x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Tristar Southern Hills Medical Center is $126. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,045. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.42x the Medicare baseline. Located in 391 Wallace Rd, Nashville, TN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,045

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$126

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: $1,045 (1175%)

Insurance Median: $126 (142%)

Cash: $1,045 (1175% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $126 (142% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$17 - $38	19%
Humana	$41 - $261	46%
Aetna	$45 - $522	51%
Cigna	$74 - $341	83%
United	$84 - $470	94%
Kentucky Labor Cabinet	$192	216%
Apex Health	$198	223%
Nhc Advantage, Inc.	$198	223%
Pruitt Health (Allyalign)	$198	223%
Centurion	$430	484%
Bgfh Singlesource	$522 - $888	587%
Multiplan	$606	682%
Employers Health Network	$731	822%
Odom'S Tn Pride Sausage	$784	882%
Beech Street	$919	1034%
Prime Health	$919	1034%

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 $1,045.
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 Southern Hills 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.