CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Medical Center Hospital

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $159
Cash Discount Price: $298
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.79x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Medical Center Hospital is $159. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $298. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.79x the Medicare baseline. Located in 500 W 4Th Street, Odessa, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$298

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$159

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: $298 (335%)

Insurance Median: $159 (179%)

Cash: $298 (335% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $159 (179% 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

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

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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
Cigna	$23 - $236	26%
Corvel Wc	$27 - $32	30%
Ambetter / Centene	$30 - $90	34%
Amerigroup	$30	34%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$30 - $200	34%
Community Health Choice	$30	34%
First Care Health Plan	$30	34%
Superior Health Plan	$30	34%
UnitedHealthcare	$30 - $466	34%
Medicaid / KanCare	$34 - $35	38%
Superior Chips	$34	38%
Aetna	$83 - $308	93%
Humana	$83	93%
Novitas Solutions	$86	97%
Triwest Va Ccn	$86	97%
Care Improvement Plus	$87	98%
Wellcare By Allwell	$90	101%
Group Resources	$105	118%
Health Select	$155 - $200	174%
Workers Comp	$175	197%
Caprock	$186 - $224	209%
Healthsmart Preferred Care	$186 - $280	209%
90 Degree Benefits	$224 - $269	252%
State Comptroller	$233	262%
Texas Mutual Wc	$308	346%
Geha	$317	357%
Firstcare	$326	367%

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 $298.
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 Center Hospital 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.