CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Medical West, An Affiliate of UAB Health System

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $256
Cash Discount Price: $275
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.88x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Medical West, An Affiliate of UAB Health System is $256. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $275. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.88x the Medicare baseline. Located in 995 9Th Avenue Southwest, Bessemer, AL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$275

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$256

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: $275 (309%)

Insurance Median: $256 (288%)

Cash: $275 (309% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $256 (288% 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 288% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 188%). 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
Cigna	$65 - $336	73%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$79	89%
Aetna	$80 - $326	90%
Cooper Green	$80	90%
Jefferson County Sheriff	$80	90%
Triwest	$80	90%
United Mine Workers	$80	90%
UnitedHealthcare	$80 - $493	90%
Humana	$84 - $395	94%
Viva	$92 - $232	103%
Ambetter / Centene	$109	123%
Phcs	$160 - $326	180%
Beech Street	$165 - $326	186%
One Health Plan	$173 - $302	195%
Geha	$186 - $326	209%
Healthchoice	$186 - $326	209%
Alamed	$208 - $364	234%
Construction Claims Management	$215 - $376	242%
Multiplan	$218 - $381	245%
Corvel	$220 - $418	247%
Novanet	$222 - $388	250%
Department Of Labor	$231 - $405	260%
Heritage Summit Health	$231 - $405	260%
Pnoa	$239 - $418	269%
Three Rivers	$239 - $418	269%

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 $275.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 71045.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Medical West, An Affiliate of UAB Health System is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 71045.
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.