CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Ascension Columbia St Marys Hospital Milwaukee

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

The BaseRate · fair price high confidence
A fair price for this
$112
about 1.3× the $89 Medicare rate · typically $77–$196
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$56
Below the fair price — a good deal
about $56 under the fair price · 0.6× Medicare
Medicare pays $89 Fair price $112 This hospital $56 Cash price $137 Hospital's list price $259

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How this hospital compares to other WI hospitals

On the higher side — 6 of 8 other WI hospitals charge less.

Cheapest $21 Priciest $65

Black dot = this hospital, among the 9 WI hospitals with a price for this procedure. Full list below.

A fair price for a X-ray, chest (two views) is about $112 (about 1.3× the $89 Medicare rate). Ascension Columbia St Marys Hospital Milwaukee charges insurers about $56, or about $137 in cash — below the fair price — a good deal. Located in Milwaukee, WI.

What each insurance company pays

Which insurers have negotiated a price with this hospital for this procedure — and which haven’t.

2 of 6 major insurers have a published price at this hospital

✓ UnitedHealthcare✓ Humana Blue Cross Blue ShieldAetnaCignaKaiser Permanente

Crossed out = this hospital hasn’t published a negotiated price for that insurer for this procedure. It doesn’t necessarily mean they aren’t accepted — ask your insurer.

Insurance company Price range vs. Medicare
UnitedHealthcaremajor $29 - $182 33%
Humanamajor $29 - $182 33%
Molina $189 213%
+ 3 smaller / regional plans $17 - $182
Government programs also on file: Medicare, Military & VA.

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2323 N Lake Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53211
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals