CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Medical City Alliance

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $81
Cash Discount Price: $1,151
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.91x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Medical City Alliance is $81. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,151. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.91x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3101 North Tarrant Parkway, Fort Worth, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,151

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$81

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: $1,151 (1295%)

Insurance Median: $81 (91%)

Cash: $1,151 (1295% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $81 (91% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Amerigroup	$34	38%
Cook Childrens Health Plan	$34	38%
Parkland Community Health Plan	$34	38%
United	$34 - $261	38%
Cigna	$35 - $161	39%
Aetna	$36 - $837	40%
Molina	$37 - $38	42%
Humana	$42 - $78	47%
Superior Health Plan	$81	91%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$95 - $511	107%
Healthcare Highways	$282 - $389	317%
Evry Health	$297	334%
Curative Administrators	$460	517%
Multiplan Phcs	$806	907%
Healthsmart Preferred Care	$863	971%
Independent Medical Systems	$1,151	1295%
National Healthcare Solutions	$1,151	1295%

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 $1,151.
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 Alliance 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.