CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: St Elizabeth Hospital

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 71045
  • Insurance Median: $450
  • Cash Discount Price: $350
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.06x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at St Elizabeth Hospital is $450. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $350. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 5.06x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 Lincoln St, Fort Morgan, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$350

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$450

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: $350 (394%)
Insurance Median: $450 (506%)
Cash: $350 (394% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $450 (506% 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 506% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 406%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Aetna $17 - $850 19%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $17 - $450 19%
Cigna $17 - $850 19%
Denver Health $17 - $385 19%
Devoted Health $17 19%
Humana $17 19%
Kaiser $17 19%
Medicare (plans) $17 19%
UnitedHealthcare $17 - $756 19%
Centura Employee Plan $91 102%
United Colorado Doctor'S Plan $681 766%
Direct To Employer $718 808%
Multiplan $824 - $850 927%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1000 Lincoln St, Fort Morgan, CO 80701
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals