CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Holy Cross Hospital - Salt Lake

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $372
Cash Discount Price: $302
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.18x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Holy Cross Hospital - Salt Lake is $372. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $302. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 4.18x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1050 East South Temple, Salt Lake City, UT.

Cash / Self-Pay

$302

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$372

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: $302 (340%)

Insurance Median: $372 (418%)

Cash: $302 (340% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $372 (418% 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 418% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 318%). 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
Denver Health	$18	20%
Health Choice	$18	20%
Medicaid / KanCare	$18	20%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan	$18	20%
Uuhp	$18 - $409	20%
Humana	$21	24%
Medicare (plans)	$21	24%
Employer Direct Healthcare	$26	29%
Motivhealth	$27	30%
Molina	$48 - $324	54%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$87 - $453	98%
Centura Employee Plan	$91	102%
Cigna	$92 - $604	103%
UnitedHealthcare	$99	111%
Pehp	$323 - $755	363%
Aetna	$334 - $638	376%
Wise	$393 - $400	442%
Deseret Mutual Benefit Administrators	$464	522%
Select Health	$500	562%
Multiplan	$521 - $687	586%
Emi Health	$755	849%

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 $302.
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 Holy Cross Hospital - Salt Lake 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.