CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: University of Alabama Hospital

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 71045
  • Insurance Median: $79
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.89x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at University of Alabama Hospital is $79. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.89x the Medicare baseline. Located in 619 South 19Th Street, Birmingham, AL.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$79

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%)
Insurance Median: $79 (89%)
Ins. Median: $79 (89% 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.

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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
Viva $14 - $80 16%
University Of Alabama $31 - $263 35%
UnitedHealthcare $34 - $286 38%
Aetna $38 - $321 43%
Coventry $40 - $425 45%
North Alabama Managed Care $40 - $342 45%
Cigna $42 - $352 47%
Comp One $45 - $379 51%
Alamed $46 - $394 52%
Construction Claims Management $46 - $393 52%
Corvel $50 - $421 56%
Evolutions $50 - $473 56%
Healthcare Alliance $50 - $421 56%
Novanet $50 - $473 56%
Prime Health Services $50 - $473 56%
Select Value Care $50 - $421 56%
Starcare $50 - $421 56%
Tethys $50 - $421 56%
Multiplan $51 - $431 57%
Department Of Labor $53 - $447 60%
Geha $53 - $447 60%
Gulf Health Plans $53 - $447 60%
Heritage Summit Health $53 - $447 60%
Humana $53 - $447 60%
Mississippi Physicians $53 - $447 60%
Phifer $53 - $447 60%
Preferred Health Partnership $53 - $447 60%
Southern Nuclear $53 - $447 60%
Vantage Health Plan $53 - $447 60%
Galaxy Health Network $56 - $473 63%
National Provider Network $56 - $473 63%
North Mississippi Health Link $56 - $473 63%
Birmingham Fc $79 89%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $79 89%
Cooper Green $79 89%
Davita Villagehealth $79 89%
Jefferson County Sheriff $79 89%
Triwest $79 89%
Ambetter / Centene $108 121%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 619 South 19Th Street, Birmingham, AL 35233
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals