CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Lewisgale Hospital Montgomery

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $712
Cash Discount Price: $1,187
vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.01x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Lewisgale Hospital Montgomery is $712. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,187. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 8.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3700 South Main Street, Blacksburg, VA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,187

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$712

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: $1,187 (1335%)

Insurance Median: $712 (801%)

Cash: $1,187 (1335% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $712 (801% 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 801% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 701%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$42 - $160	47%
United	$182 - $534	205%
Cigna	$207	233%
Lifeworks	$226	254%
Universal Healthcare Group	$261	294%
Virginia Health Network	$415 - $843	467%
Greenvbrier Sporting Club	$712	801%
Corvel	$855	962%
Richfield Nursing Center	$890	1001%
Richfield Retirement Community	$890	1001%
Multiplan	$914	1028%
Community Care Network	$950	1068%
Graham-White Manufacturing	$950	1068%
Occunet Workers Comp	$950	1068%
One Health Plan	$950	1068%
Phcs	$1,009	1135%
Patients Choice	$1,045	1175%
4Most	$1,068	1201%
American Postal Workers Union	$1,068	1201%
Star Transportation	$1,068	1201%

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 $1,187.
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 Lewisgale Hospital Montgomery 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.