CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Island Hospital

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $142
Cash Discount Price: $375
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.60x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Island Hospital is $142. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $375. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.60x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1211 24Th Street, Anacortes, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$375

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$142

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: $375 (422%)

Insurance Median: $142 (160%)

Cash: $375 (422% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $142 (160% 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
Molina Mcaid - All Plans	$38	43%
Coordinated Care Mcaid - All Plans	$44	49%
Chpw Mcaid - All Plans	$46	52%
Aarp Mcr Adv - All Plans	$135	152%
Humana	$135 - $319	152%
Swinomish Indian Health - All Plans	$135	152%
Amerigroup Mcaid - All Plans	$138	155%
Aetna	$142 - $356	160%
Regence Comm - All Other Plans	$281	316%
Cigna	$300	337%
First Choice - All Plans	$319	359%
First Health - All Plans	$319	359%
Multiplan - All Plans	$319	359%

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 $375.
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 Island 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.