CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Medical City Plano

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $105
Cash Discount Price: $908
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.18x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Medical City Plano is $105. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $908. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.18x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3901 W 15Th St, Plano, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$908

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$105

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: $908 (1021%)

Insurance Median: $105 (118%)

Cash: $908 (1021% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $105 (118% 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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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
Amerigroup	$34	38%
United	$34 - $182	38%
Cigna	$35 - $132	39%
Aetna	$36 - $549	40%
Molina	$37 - $38	42%
Parkland Community Health Plan	$37	42%
Humana	$42 - $78	47%
Superior Health Plan	$64	72%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$95 - $403	107%
Healthcare Highways	$223 - $307	251%
Evry Health	$234	263%
Lifecare Hospitals	$272	306%
Curative Administrators	$363	408%
Prominence Health Plan	$363	408%
City Of Mckinney	$409	460%
Fidelis Securecare	$409	460%
National Choicecare	$454	511%
Pc Texas Partners	$500	562%
Physicians Coop Of Tx	$500	562%
Rockport Health Group	$500	562%
Averde Health, Inc	$527	593%
Texas Healthcare Foundation Wc	$590	664%
Coastal Comp Health Networks	$636	715%
Mega Life	$636	715%
Multiplan Phcs	$636	715%
Healthsmart Preferred Care	$681	766%
Lewisville Isd/Dls Consulting	$681	766%
Usa Managed Care	$727	818%
Usc Health Services	$727	818%
Galaxy Health Network	$772	868%
Independent Medical Systems	$908	1021%
National Healthcare Solutions	$908	1021%
Unicare	$908	1021%

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 $908.
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 City Plano 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.