CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Kau Hospital

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $36
Cash Discount Price: $263
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.40x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Kau Hospital is $36. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $263. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.40x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1 Kamani Street, Pahala, HI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$263

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$36

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: $263 (296%)

Insurance Median: $36 (40%)

Cash: $263 (296% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $36 (40% 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
Hawaii Medical Service Association	$10 - $136	11%
UnitedHealthcare	$10 - $136	11%
Alohacare	$10 - $219	11%
Ohana Health Plan	$10 - $136	11%
Devoted Health	$11 - $149	12%
Kaiser Permanente	$12 - $394	13%
Health Management Network	$15 - $372	17%
Hawaii Western Management Group	$39 - $89	44%
University Health Alliance	$63	71%
Humana	$136	153%
Mdx Hawaii	$425	478%

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 $263.
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 Kau 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.