CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Shannon Medical Center

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $256
Cash Discount Price: $370
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.88x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Shannon Medical Center is $256. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $370. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.88x the Medicare baseline. Located in 120 E Harris Ave., San Angelo, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$370

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$256

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: $370 (416%)

Insurance Median: $256 (288%)

Cash: $370 (416% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $256 (288% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 288% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 188%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

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
Molina Healthcare - Chip	$35	39%
Wellpoint	$37 - $112	42%
Care Improvement	$83	93%
Humana	$83 - $592	93%
Wellmed	$83	93%
City Of San Angelo	$103	116%
Insurance Management Services	$135	152%
Insurance Services Of Lubbock	$135	152%
Scott & White	$149	168%
Cigna	$161	181%
Kempton Group	$165	186%
Pdh/Texas Trust	$165	186%
Ambetter / Centene	$178	200%
90 Degree Benefits	$207	233%
Caprock	$207	233%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$243 - $555	273%
Web Tpa	$333	375%
Aetna	$488	549%
Assurant Health	$488	549%
First Health	$555	624%
UnitedHealthcare	$577	649%
Healthsmart	$659	741%

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 $370.
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 Shannon 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.