CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Texas Childrens Hospital North Austin Campus

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $346
Cash Discount Price: $362
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.89x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Texas Childrens Hospital North Austin Campus is $346. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $362. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.89x the Medicare baseline. Located in 9835 North Lake Creek Parkway Bldg A, Austin, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$362

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$346

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: $362 (407%)

Insurance Median: $346 (389%)

Cash: $362 (407% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $346 (389% 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 389% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 289%). 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.

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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
Superior Chip	$34 - $35	38%
Driscoll Children'S Health Plan Mcd	$37	42%
First Care Health Plan	$146 - $346	164%
UnitedHealthcare	$146 - $346	164%
Molina Mcd	$162	182%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$189 - $340	213%
Community Health Choice	$191 - $346	215%
Community First Health Plan Mcd	$216	243%
Cook Children'S Health Plan	$216	243%
Cigna	$308 - $346	346%
Aetna	$346	389%
Kelseycare	$351	395%
Healthsmart	$378	425%
Evolutions Healthcare	$405	456%
First Health	$475 - $513	534%
Multiplan	$486	547%
Galaxy Health Network	$513	577%

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 $362.
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 Texas Childrens Hospital North Austin Campus 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.