CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Adventist Health Howard Memorial

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $27
Cash Discount Price: $32
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.30x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Adventist Health Howard Memorial is $27. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $32. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.30x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1 Marcela Dr, Willits, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$32

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$27

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: $32 (36%)

Insurance Median: $27 (30%)

Cash: $32 (36% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $27 (30% 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
Blue Shield Mcare	$7 - $125	8%
Medicare (plans)	$7 - $126	8%
Tricare	$7 - $125	8%
UnitedHealthcare	$7 - $482	8%
Ah Employee Health Plan - All Plans	$9 - $324	10%
Aetna	$10 - $418	11%
Cigna	$10 - $530	11%
Healthnet - All Plans	$12 - $511	13%
Western Growers/Pinnacle - All Plans	$13 - $467	15%
Blue Shield - All Other Plans	$14 - $427	16%
Medi-Cal	$18 - $25	20%
Blue Shield Epn	$23 - $426	26%
First Health Ppo - All Plans	$27 - $498	30%
Ghn Ppo - All Plans	$27 - $498	30%
Brms - All Plans	$29 - $530	33%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$119 - $143	134%

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 $32.
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 Adventist Health Howard Memorial 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.