CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Mayers Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $147
Cash Discount Price: $171
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.65x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Mayers Memorial Hospital is $147. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $171. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.65x the Medicare baseline. Located in 43563 Hwy 299 East, Fall River Mills, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$171

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$147

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: $171 (192%)

Insurance Median: $147 (165%)

Cash: $171 (192% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $147 (165% 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

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

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

Input your details and click calculate to compare out-of-pocket costs.

Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Blue Shield Ca Va	$8 - $139	9%
Blue Shield Mcr Adv	$8 - $139	9%
Health Net Mcr Adv	$8 - $147	9%
Tricare	$8 - $147	9%
Arcadian Health Services-All Plans	$9 - $147	10%
Imperial Health Plan-All Plans	$10 - $166	11%
Medi-Cal	$18 - $25	20%
Partnership Hp-All Plans	$101	114%
Cigna	$113 - $211	127%
Corvel Ppo-All Plans	$113 - $211	127%
Coventry/First Health-All Plans	$113 - $211	127%
Integrated Hp-All Plans	$113 - $211	127%
Interplan-All Plans	$113 - $211	127%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$148 - $190	166%
Health Net Prison	$160	180%
Blue Shield Ca Exchange	$190	214%
Blue Shield-All Other Plans	$211	237%
Hmn-All Plans	$211	237%
Multiplan Phcs-All Plans	$211	237%
Pfmc-All Plans	$211	237%
Superior Ca-All Plans	$211	237%
Health Net-All Other Plans	$221	249%
Pacificare-All Plans	$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 $171.
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 Mayers Memorial Hospital 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.