CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Parkland Health & Hospital System

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $19
Cash Discount Price: $146
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.21x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Parkland Health & Hospital System is $19. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $146. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.21x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5200 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$146

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$19

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: $146 (164%)

Insurance Median: $19 (21%)

Cash: $146 (164% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $19 (21% 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
Aetna	$7 - $407	8%
Cook Children Health Plan [1380]	$8 - $35	9%
Molina [1382]	$8 - $180	9%
Point Comfort Underwriters [1801]	$8 - $37	9%
Wellpoint [1007]	$8 - $164	9%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$9 - $489	10%
Care Improvement Plus [1104]	$11 - $142	12%
Delta Dental Insurance Company [1151]	$11	12%
Medicare (plans)	$11 - $12	12%
Procare Advantage [2104]	$11 - $144	12%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance [1409]	$11	12%
UnitedHealthcare	$11 - $453	12%
Wellcare Of Texas [1330]	$11	12%
Molina Aca [1337]	$15	17%
Parkland Community Health Plan [1056]	$16 - $172	18%
Superior Health Plan [1402]	$16 - $35	18%
Cigna	$24 - $407	27%
Superior Healthplan [1383]	$132	148%
Great West Healthcare [1037]	$407	458%

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 $146.
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 Parkland Health & Hospital System 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.