CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Medical City Fort Worth

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $105
Cash Discount Price: $1,178
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.18x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Medical City Fort Worth is $105. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,178. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.18x the Medicare baseline. Located in 900 Eighth Avenue, Fort Worth, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,178

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: $1,178 (1325%)

Insurance Median: $105 (118%)

Cash: $1,178 (1325% 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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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%
Cook Childrens Health Plan	$34	38%
Parkland Community Health Plan	$34	38%
United	$34 - $222	38%
Cigna	$35 - $625	39%
Healthspring Life	$35	39%
Aetna	$36 - $694	40%
Molina	$37 - $38	42%
Humana	$42 - $78	47%
Superior Health Plan	$82	92%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$95 - $523	107%
Unicare	$259 - $1,178	291%
Healthcare Highways	$289 - $398	325%
Evry Health	$304	342%
Curative Administrators	$471	530%
City Of Mckinney	$530	596%
Fidelis Securecare	$530	596%
Emerging Therapy Solutions	$589 - $848	662%
National Choicecare	$589	662%
Pc Texas Partners	$648	729%
Physicians Coop Of Tx	$648	729%
Rockport Health Group	$648	729%
Averde Health, Inc	$684	769%
Coastal Comp Health Networks	$825	928%
Mega Life	$825	928%
Multiplan Phcs	$825	928%
Healthsmart Preferred Care	$837	941%
Lewisville Isd/Dls Consulting	$884	994%
Usa Managed Care	$943	1061%
Usc Health Services	$943	1061%
Galaxy Health Network	$1,002	1127%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,013	1139%
Independent Medical Systems	$1,178	1325%
National Healthcare Solutions	$1,178	1325%

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 $1,178.
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 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.