CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Jefferson Healthcare

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $126
Cash Discount Price: $171
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.42x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Jefferson Healthcare is $126. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $171. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.42x the Medicare baseline. Located in 834 Sheridan Street, Port Townsend, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$171

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$126

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: $171 (192%)

Insurance Median: $126 (142%)

Cash: $171 (192% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $126 (142% 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
Tricare	$10 - $138	11%
Chpw Mcr Adv	$11 - $149	12%
Aetna	$12 - $356	13%
Medicare (plans)	$12 - $141	13%
Molina Mcr Adv	$12 - $138	13%
Molina Marketplace-All Other Plans	$13 - $173	15%
Chpw Commercial-All Other Plans	$15 - $336	17%
Coord Care Comm/Exchge-All Other Plans	$16 - $356	18%
Amerigroup Mcaid-All Plans	$21 - $130	24%
Chpw Mcaid	$21 - $123	24%
Molina Mcaid	$21 - $126	24%
Regence-All Other Plans	$24 - $296	27%
Premera-All Plans	$27 - $336	30%
Cigna	$29 - $356	33%
Coord Care Mcaid Ip/Op Only	$132	148%
UnitedHealthcare	$221	249%
Coord Care Cascade Ip/Op Only	$356	400%

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 $171.
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 Jefferson Healthcare 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.