CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Cody Regional Health

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $92
Cash Discount Price: $87
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.03x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Cody Regional Health is $92. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $87. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 707 Sheridan Avenue, Cody, WY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$87

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$92

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: $87 (98%)

Insurance Median: $92 (103%)

Cash: $87 (98% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $92 (103% 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
Medica Comm - All Other Plans	$10	11%
Tricare	$10	11%
Mountain Health - All Plans	$16	18%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$39 - $97	44%
Pacific Source - All Plans	$52	58%
Christian Hlthcare - All Plans	$82	92%
Cigna	$92	103%
First Choice Health - All Plans	$92	103%
Humana	$92	103%
Interwest Health Ppo - All Plans	$94	106%
First Health Ntwrk-All Plans	$95	107%
Three Rivers - All Plans	$97	109%
UnitedHealthcare	$97	109%

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 $87.
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 Cody Regional Health 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.