CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Methodist Charlton Medical Center

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 71046
  • Insurance Median: $124
  • Cash Discount Price: $325
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.39x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Methodist Charlton Medical Center is $124. 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 1.39x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3500 W Wheatland Road, Dallas, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$325

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$124

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: $124 (139%)
Cash: $325 (366% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $124 (139% 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.

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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 - $91 36%
Aetna $86 - $139 97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $86 - $256 97%
Covid19 Hrsa Uninsured Testing And Treatment Fund [6005] $86 97%
Medicare (plans) $86 - $91 97%
Ust Health Proof [1005] $86 97%
Wellcare [7016] $86 97%
American Health Advantage Of Texas [7099] $90 101%
Cigna $90 - $158 101%
Globalhealth [1003] $90 101%
Procare Advantage [7018] $90 101%
Humana $91 102%
Southwestern Health Resources Swhr [7015] $91 102%
Provider Partners Health Plan [7025] $92 103%
Coralvita [9216] $103 116%
Alternative Service Concepts [8005] $107 120%
Oscar Insurance Company [2057] $111 125%
Bright Healthcare [2222] $120 135%
Molina [3017] $124 139%
Wellpoint Marketplace Exchange [3071] $133 150%
Kempton Group Administrators, Tower Extrusions [3061] $137 154%
Medicaid / KanCare $138 155%
90 Degree Benefit [3057] $141 159%
Allied National [2031] $141 159%
Entrust/90 Degree [2058] $141 159%
Friday Health Plan [2061] $145 163%
Ambetter / Centene $146 164%
Imperial Insurance Companies [3073] $154 173%
Web Tpa [3049] $158 178%
Department Of Labor [8004] $171 192%
Evry Health [1013] $171 192%
Generic Workers Comp Tx Non Par [9010] $171 192%
Generic Workers Comp Tx Par [8002] $171 192%
Generic Workers Comp Tx Par [9011] $171 192%
Sana Benefits [3069] $171 192%
Velocity [3070] $171 192%
Health Plans Inc [5017] $214 241%
Medical Cost Containment Professionals [3059] $214 241%
Dart Member Care [3039] $231 260%
Healthscope Benefits [2052] $231 260%
Healthscope Benefits [3063] $231 260%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3500 W Wheatland Road, Dallas, TX 75237
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals