CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Bellville Medical Center

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $27
Cash Discount Price: $52
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.30x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Bellville Medical Center is $27. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $52. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.30x the Medicare baseline. Located in 44 N Cummings St, Bellville, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$52

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$27

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: $52 (58%)

Insurance Median: $27 (30%)

Cash: $52 (58% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $27 (30% 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	$13 - $87	15%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$13 - $176	15%
Community Health	$13 - $109	15%
Molina	$13 - $109	15%
Scott & White	$13 - $160	15%
Superior	$13 - $87	15%
United	$13 - $125	15%
Amerigroup	$16 - $109	18%
Multiplan	$16 - $109	18%
Tesas Children'S Health Plan	$16 - $109	18%
Cigna	$27 - $275	30%
Triwest	$34 - $87	38%
Healthsmart	$36 - $362	40%

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 $52.
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 Bellville 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.