CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Uva Health Culpeper Medical Center

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $193
Cash Discount Price: $250
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.17x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Uva Health Culpeper Medical Center is $193. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $250. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.17x the Medicare baseline. Located in 501 Sunset Lane, Culpeper, VA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$250

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$193

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: $250 (281%)

Insurance Median: $193 (217%)

Cash: $250 (281% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $193 (217% 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 217% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 117%). 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
Champva [50002]	$23 - $24	26%
Tricare	$23 - $24	26%
Aetna	$58 - $324	65%
Blue Ridge Pace [10510]	$79	89%
Medicaid / KanCare	$79	89%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$87 - $261	98%
Cigna	$87 - $333	98%
HMO Part B [10099]	$87	98%
Humana	$87 - $92	98%
Medicare (plans)	$87 - $90	98%
UnitedHealthcare	$87 - $640	98%
VA Ccn [99926]	$87 - $90	98%
VA Ccn [99927]	$87 - $90	98%
Veterans Administration [99910]	$90	101%
Sentara [40021]	$100 - $388	112%
Sentara Behavioral Health [40052]	$102 - $388	115%
Beacon Health Options [40012]	$184	207%
Commercial Contracted Hb Only [40056]	$193	217%
Commercial Generic [40000]	$193 - $258	217%
Carefirst [30007]	$201 - $244	226%
Geha [40009]	$214 - $517	241%
Commercial Contracted Tpa [40055]	$221 - $258	249%
Umwa [40037]	$258	290%
Healthsmart [40013]	$276	310%
First Health Generic [40033]	$302	340%
Gateway Health Alliance [40034]	$313	352%
Multiplan Generic [40035]	$313 - $379	352%
Vhn Generic [40040]	$313 - $379	352%
Onenet Workers Comp Generic [60010]	$322	362%
Kaiser Permenente [40014]	$449	505%

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 $250.
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 Uva Health Culpeper Medical Center 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.