CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Medical City North Hills

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $103
Cash Discount Price: $1,188
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.16x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Medical City North Hills is $103. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,188. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.16x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4401 Booth Calloway Road, North Richland Hills, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,188

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$103

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: $1,188 (1336%)

Insurance Median: $103 (116%)

Cash: $1,188 (1336% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $103 (116% 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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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
Amerigroup	$34	38%
Cook Childrens Health Plan	$34	38%
Parkland Community Health Plan	$34	38%
United	$34 - $255	38%
Cigna	$35 - $950	39%
Aetna	$36 - $863	40%
Molina	$37 - $38	42%
Humana	$42 - $78	47%
Superior Health Plan	$83	93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$95 - $527	107%
Unicare	$249 - $1,188	280%
Healthcare Highways	$291 - $401	327%
Evry Health	$306	344%
Curative Administrators	$475	534%
City Of Mckinney	$534	601%
Fidelis Securecare	$534	601%
National Choicecare	$594	668%
Pc Texas Partners	$653	734%
Physicians Coop Of Tx	$653	734%
Rockport Health Group	$653	734%
Averde Health, Inc	$689	775%
Magellan Behavior Health	$713	802%
Coastal Comp Health Networks	$831	935%
Mega Life	$831	935%
Multiplan Phcs	$831	935%
Healthsmart Preferred Care	$891	1002%
Lewisville Isd/Dls Consulting	$891	1002%
Usa Managed Care	$950	1068%
Usc Health Services	$950	1068%
Galaxy Health Network	$1,010	1136%
Independent Medical Systems	$1,188	1336%
National Healthcare Solutions	$1,188	1336%

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 $1,188.
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 Medical City North Hills 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.