CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Winkler County Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 71046
  • Insurance Median: $349
  • Cash Discount Price: $349
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.93x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Winkler County Memorial Hospital is $349. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $349. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.93x the Medicare baseline. Located in 821 Jeffee Drive, Kermit, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$349

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$349

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: $349 (393%)
Insurance Median: $349 (393%)
Cash: $349 (393% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $349 (393% 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 393% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 293%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Aetna $283 - $370 318%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $283 - $331 318%
Caprock Mcr Adv- All Plans $283 318%
Molina Marketplace - All Other Plans $283 318%
Molina Mcr Adv $283 318%
Superior Mcr Adv - All Other Plans $283 318%
Humana $286 - $370 322%
UnitedHealthcare $349 - $436 393%
First Care Chip - All Other Plans $436 490%
First Care Star $436 490%
Molina Chip $436 490%
Molina Mcaid $436 490%
Superior Star/Chip $436 490%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 821 Jeffee Drive, Kermit, TX 79745
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals