CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Seton Medical Center Harker Heights

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $213
Cash Discount Price: $46
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.40x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Seton Medical Center Harker Heights is $213. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $46. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.40x the Medicare baseline. Located in 850 W Central Texas Expressway, Harker Heights, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$46

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$213

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: $46 (52%)

Insurance Median: $213 (240%)

Cash: $46 (52% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $213 (240% 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 240% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 140%). 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Healthscope Benefits [2290]	$83	93%
UnitedHealthcare	$83 - $179	93%
Aetna	$85 - $264	96%
Healthcare Highways [2210]	$179	201%
Medicaid / KanCare	$179 - $493	201%
Oncology Patient Assistance Programs [2295]	$179	201%
Selecthealth [3740]	$179	201%
Web Tpa [2115]	$179 - $368	201%
Cigna	$209 - $398	235%
American Postal Workers Union [1070]	$218	245%
Humana	$301	339%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$340	382%
First Care Commercial [1371]	$345	388%
Allied Benefit Systems Inc [1030]	$368	414%

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 $46.
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 Seton Medical Center Harker Heights 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.