CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $150
Cash Discount Price: $106
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.69x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital is $150. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $106. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.69x the Medicare baseline. Located in 180 Floyd Avenue, Rocky Mount, VA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$106

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$150

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: $106 (119%)

Insurance Median: $150 (169%)

Cash: $106 (119% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $150 (169% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$30 - $426	34%
Sentara Health Plan	$31 - $257	35%
Abh Of Va (Formerly Coventry)	$32	36%
Abh Of Wva (Formerly Coventry)	$32	36%
Humana	$32 - $83	36%
UnitedHealthcare	$32 - $339	36%
Aetna	$76 - $276	85%
Gateway - Tier 3	$105 - $228	118%
Vhn - Ultra	$118 - $257	133%
Cigna	$129 - $299	145%
Connecticare	$134 - $290	151%
Vhn - Plus	$147 - $320	165%
Gateway - Tier 2	$153 - $332	172%
Vhn	$153 - $332	172%
Vhn - Link	$172 - $374	193%
Gateway - Tier 1	$181 - $394	204%
Vhn - Secondary Payors	$181 - $394	204%

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 $106.
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 Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital 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.