CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Glenn Medical Center

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $69
Cash Discount Price: $52
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.78x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Glenn Medical Center is $69. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $52. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.78x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1133 W Sycamore St, Willows, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$52

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$69

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: $52 (58%)

Insurance Median: $69 (78%)

Cash: $52 (58% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $69 (78% 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
UnitedHealthcare	$21 - $341	24%
Medi-Cal	$25	28%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$28 - $384	31%
Ca Health And Wellness - All Plans	$28	31%
Humana	$28 - $166	31%
Blue Shield Exch	$58 - $345	65%
Cigna	$61 - $362	69%
First Health - All Plans	$61 - $362	69%
Healthnet - All Plans	$61 - $362	69%
Beech Street - All Plans	$64 - $384	72%
Blue Shield Ppo/Hmo - All Other Plans	$64 - $384	72%
Dept Of Corrections - All Plans	$64 - $384	72%
Galaxy Health Network - All Plans	$64 - $384	72%
Interplan - All Plans	$64 - $384	72%
Pacific Health Alliance - All Plans	$64 - $384	72%
Pponext - All Plans	$64 - $384	72%
Superior Ca Ppo - All Plans	$64 - $384	72%
Integrated Hp - All Plans	$66 - $396	74%
Health Mgmt Network - All Plans	$68 - $405	76%
Networks By Design - All Plans	$68 - $405	76%
Three Rivers - All Plans	$68 - $405	76%

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 $52.
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 Glenn Medical Center 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.