CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Marshfield Medical Center - Eau Claire

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $213
Cash Discount Price: $218
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.40x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Marshfield Medical Center - Eau Claire is $213. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $218. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.40x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2310 Craig Rd, Eau Claire, WI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$218

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$213

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: $218 (245%)

Insurance Median: $213 (240%)

Cash: $218 (245% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $213 (240% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 240% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 140%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Family Health Center (Fhc)	$114	128%
Security Health Plan (Shp)	$122 - $168	137%
Amish/Mennonite	$126	142%
Sanford Health Plan	$126	142%
The Alliance	$150 - $1,193	169%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$161 - $182	181%
Group Health Cooperative Of Eau Claire	$188 - $206	211%
UnitedHealthcare	$189 - $484	213%
Besse Forest Products	$195	219%
Molina Healthcare Of Wi	$195	219%
Rice Lake School District	$195	219%
Wps Health Insurance	$203 - $221	228%
Medica Of Wi	$213 - $218	240%
Cigna	$218	245%
Corvel	$218	245%
First Health	$218	245%
Health Partners	$218	245%
Healtheos By Multiplan Inc.	$218	245%
Three Rivers Provider Network (Trpn)	$218	245%
Trilogy	$219 - $220	246%
Coventry	$220	247%
Health Smart	$220	247%
Rising Medical Work Comp	$222	250%

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 $218.
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 Marshfield Medical Center - Eau Claire 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.