CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Frisco at Pg

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $303
Cash Discount Price: $365
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.41x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Frisco at Pg is $303. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $365. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.41x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7600 Better Way, Frisco, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$365

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$303

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: $365 (411%)

Insurance Median: $303 (341%)

Cash: $365 (411% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $303 (341% 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 341% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 241%). 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.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

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	$34 - $87	38%
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan	$79 - $352	89%
Aetna	$83 - $334	93%
Humana	$83 - $425	93%
American Health Plan	$87	98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$87 - $319	98%
Corvel	$87	98%
Healthspring	$87	98%
Prime Health Services	$87	98%
Procare Advantage	$87	98%
UnitedHealthcare	$96 - $420	108%
Ambetter / Centene	$172	193%
Cigna	$300 - $352	337%
Employers Health Network	$334	376%
Quiktrip	$334	376%
Imagine Health	$348	391%
University Of Mary Hardin-Baylor	$352	396%
Curative	$395	444%
First Health	$425	478%
Healthsmart	$425 - $456	478%
Private Health Care System	$456	513%

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 $365.
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 Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Frisco at Pg 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.