CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Univ. of Vermont - Fletcher Allen Health Care

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $71
Cash Discount Price: $597
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.80x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Univ. of Vermont - Fletcher Allen Health Care is $71. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $597. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.80x the Medicare baseline. Located in 111 Colchester Ave, Burlington, VT.

Cash / Self-Pay

$597

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$71

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: $597 (671%)

Insurance Median: $71 (80%)

Cash: $597 (671% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $71 (80% 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
UnitedHealthcare	$7 - $588	8%
Mvp	$8 - $562	9%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$9 - $578	10%
Aetna	$10 - $89	11%
Capital District Physicians' Health Plan	$10 - $447	11%
Humana	$10 - $167	11%
Martins Point	$10 - $91	11%
St. Regis	$10 - $89	11%
Veterans Affairs Community Care Network	$10 - $89	11%
Fidelis Care	$11 - $98	12%
Wellpath	$14 - $328	16%
Ebpa	$36 - $513	40%
Harvard Pilgrim	$38 - $478	43%
Magnacare	$38 - $478	43%
Coventry	$40 - $507	45%
Nppn	$42 - $537	47%
Cigna	$44 - $537	49%

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 $597.
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 Univ. of Vermont - Fletcher Allen Health Care 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.