CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $114
Cash Discount Price: $267
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.28x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth is $114. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $267. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.28x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue, Fort Worth, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$267

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$114

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: $267 (300%)

Insurance Median: $114 (128%)

Cash: $267 (300% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $114 (128% 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
Amerigroup	$34 - $92	38%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$34 - $699	38%
Cook Childrens	$34	38%
UnitedHealthcare	$34 - $722	38%
Superior Wellcare	$35 - $96	39%
Molina	$36 - $92	40%
Aetna	$37 - $534	42%
Fort Worth Firefighters	$57 - $465	64%
City Of Fort Worth	$61 - $358	69%
Cigna	$71 - $717	80%
Quick Trip	$78 - $480	88%
American Health	$87	98%
Healthspring	$89	100%
Phcs	$90 - $568	101%
Humana	$91	102%
Healthsmart	$97 - $640	109%
Multiplan	$112 - $663	126%
Galaxy	$114 - $670	128%
Usa	$114 - $670	128%

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 $267.
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 Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth 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.