CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: North Texas Medical Center

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $87
Cash Discount Price: $53
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.98x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at North Texas Medical Center is $87. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $53. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1900 Hospital Blvd, Gainesville, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$53

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$87

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: $53 (60%)

Insurance Median: $87 (98%)

Cash: $53 (60% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $87 (98% 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
Cigna	$39 - $130	44%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$49 - $162	55%
First Health	$59 - $194	66%
Healthcare Highways	$59 - $194	66%
Aetna	$61 - $201	69%
Multiplan	$69 - $227	78%
Provider Select	$83 - $275	93%
90 Degree Benefits	$87	98%
Humana	$87	98%
Molina	$87 - $95	98%
Prime Health	$87 - $292	98%
Prominence Health	$87 - $91	98%
Superior	$87 - $95	98%
UnitedHealthcare	$87 - $298	98%
Wellmed	$87	98%
Wellpoint	$87	98%
Providers Partners Health Plan	$91	102%

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 $53.
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 North Texas 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.