CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $177
Cash Discount Price: $934
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.99x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center is $177. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $934. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4600 Spotsylvania Parkway, Fredericksburg, VA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$934

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$177

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: $934 (1051%)

Insurance Median: $177 (199%)

Cash: $934 (1051% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $177 (199% 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	$26 - $121	29%
Cigna	$142 - $174	160%
Lifeworks	$177	199%
United	$182 - $420	205%
Virginia Health Network	$327 - $607	368%
Kaiser	$551	620%
Greenvbrier Sporting Club	$560	630%
Multiplan	$663	746%
Corvel	$672	756%
Occunet Workers Comp	$747	840%
4Most Health Nework	$841	946%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$841	946%

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 $934.
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 Spotsylvania Regional 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.