CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Gunnison Valley Hospital

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 71045
  • Insurance Median: $168
  • Cash Discount Price: $238
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.89x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Gunnison Valley Hospital is $168. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $238. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.89x the Medicare baseline. Located in 711 N Taylor St, Gunnison, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$238

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$168

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: $238 (268%)
Insurance Median: $168 (189%)
Cash: $238 (268% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $168 (189% 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.

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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 $8 - $294 9%
Medicare (plans) $9 - $147 10%
Aetna $12 - $288 13%
Apostrophe-All Plans $14 - $270 16%
Medicaid / KanCare $27 - $76 30%
Gunnison County Sheriff Op & Profee Only $28 - $154 31%
Ebms Hdhp $33 - $180 37%
Tetwp Op & Profee Only-All Plans $33 - $180 37%
U Of Co Transplant-All Plans $33 - $180 37%
Ebms Ppo Plan-All Other Plans $38 - $210 43%
Gunnison County Employees-All Other Plans $44 - $240 49%
Scottish Rites-All Plans $44 - $240 49%
Elap Employers-All Plans $46 - $255 52%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $48 - $263 54%
Multiplan-All Plans $49 - $279 55%
Cofinity-All Plans $52 - $288 58%
Rocky Mountain Health-All Plans $52 - $285 58%
UnitedHealthcare $52 - $285 58%
Gunnison County Coroner Op Only $154 173%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 711 N Taylor St, Gunnison, CO 81230
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals