CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Medical City Green Oaks Hospital

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $342
Cash Discount Price: $569
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.85x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Medical City Green Oaks Hospital is $342. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $569. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.85x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7808 Clodus Fields Drive, Dallas, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$569

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$342

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: $569 (640%)

Insurance Median: $342 (385%)

Cash: $569 (640% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $342 (385% 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 385% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 285%). 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

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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 Health Plan	$40	45%
Humana	$78 - $370	88%
Healthcare Highways	$139 - $192	156%
Evry Health	$147	165%
City Of Mckinney	$256	288%
Pc Texas Partners	$313	352%
Physicians Coop Of Tx	$313	352%
Averde Health, Inc	$330	371%
Aetna	$342 - $401	385%
Magellan Bh	$342	385%
Value Options Behavioral Health	$342	385%
Usa Managed Care	$370	416%
Coastal Comp Health Networks	$398	448%
Cigna	$455	512%
Compsych Corporation	$455	512%
Galaxy Health Network	$484	544%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$512	576%
Independent Medical Systems	$569	640%
National Healthcare Solutions	$569	640%

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 $569.
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 Green Oaks Hospital 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.