CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Methodist Richardson Medical Center

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $114
Cash Discount Price: $325
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.28x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Methodist Richardson Medical Center is $114. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $325. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.28x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2831 E President George Bush Highway, Richardson, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$325

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: $325 (366%)

Insurance Median: $114 (128%)

Cash: $325 (366% 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
UnitedHealthcare	$32 - $94	36%
Aetna	$87 - $142	98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$87 - $305	98%
Covid19 Hrsa Uninsured Testing And Treatment Fund [6005]	$87	98%
Medicare (plans)	$87 - $94	98%
Ust Health Proof [1005]	$87	98%
Wellcare [7016]	$87	98%
American Health Advantage Of Texas [7099]	$92	103%
Cigna	$92 - $162	103%
Globalhealth [1003]	$92	103%
Procare Advantage [7018]	$92	103%
Humana	$93	105%
Southwestern Health Resources Swhr [7015]	$93	105%
Provider Partners Health Plan [7025]	$94	106%
Coralvita [9216]	$105	118%
Alternative Service Concepts [8005]	$109	123%
Oscar Insurance Company [2057]	$114	128%
Bright Healthcare [2222]	$122	137%
Molina [3017]	$127	143%
Wellpoint Marketplace Exchange [3071]	$136	153%
Medicaid / KanCare	$138	155%
90 Degree Benefit [3057]	$144	162%
Allied National [2031]	$144	162%
Entrust/90 Degree [2058]	$144	162%
Ambetter / Centene	$149	168%
Friday Health Plan [2061]	$149	168%
Imperial Insurance Companies [3073]	$157	177%
Web Tpa [3049]	$162	182%
Evry Health [1013]	$175	197%
Sana Benefits [3069]	$175	197%
Velocity [3070]	$175	197%
Health Plans Inc [5017]	$219	246%
Medical Cost Containment Professionals [3059]	$219	246%
Dart Member Care [3039]	$236	265%
Healthscope Benefits [2052]	$236	265%
Healthscope Benefits [3063]	$236	265%

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 $325.
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 Methodist Richardson 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.