CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Johnson Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 71045
  • Insurance Median: $316
  • Cash Discount Price: $6,976
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.55x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Johnson Memorial Hospital is $316. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $6,976. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.55x the Medicare baseline. Located in 201 Chestnut Hill Road, Stafford Springs, CT.
Cash / Self-Pay
$6,976

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$316

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: $6,976 (7846%)
Insurance Median: $316 (355%)
Cash: $6,976 (7846% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $316 (355% 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 355% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 255%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $34 - $7,103 38%
Bcn Domestic $44 - $6,585 49%
Blue Benefit Administrators Of Massachusetts $44 - $6,585 49%
Blue Care Network $44 - $6,585 49%
Blue Distinction Transplant $44 - $6,585 49%
Blue Shield - Ca $44 - $6,585 49%
Blue Shield - Id (Regence) $44 - $6,585 49%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Northeastern $44 - $6,585 49%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Western $44 - $6,585 49%
Blue Shield - Pa (Highmark) $44 - $6,585 49%
Blue Shield - Wa (Regence) $44 - $6,585 49%
Health Choices $44 - $6,585 49%
Kaiser Domestic $44 - $6,585 49%
Pre-Employment $44 - $6,585 49%
Unicare $44 - $6,585 49%
Wc Domestic $44 - $6,585 49%
Wellpoint $44 - $6,585 49%
Aetna $46 - $7,103 52%
1199 National Benefit Fund $58 65%
Allied Benefit Systems $58 65%
Gravie Admin Services $58 65%
Hap $58 65%
Luminare Health $58 65%
Meritain $58 65%
Nippon Life Ins $58 65%
Webtpa $58 65%
Connecticare $63 - $78 71%
Connecticut Dept Of Correction $96 - $6,694 108%
Medicare (plans) $102 - $7,465 115%
UnitedHealthcare $102 - $7,103 115%
Cca Senior Care Options $104 - $7,245 117%
Cigna $105 - $7,316 118%
Geha $128 144%
Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare $128 144%
Fallon Health $136 - $9,422 153%
Claimdoc $219 - $15,220 246%
Diversified Administrators $219 - $15,220 246%
Innovative Health Plan Ii $219 - $15,220 246%
Centivo $243 - $16,887 273%
Health New England $248 279%
Prime Health Services $305 343%
Allied National Global Care $316 355%
Asrm - Reliance Standard Life Insurance $316 355%
Christian Care Ministry $316 355%
Dean Health $316 355%
Family Life Insurance Company $316 355%
Ghc Scw $316 355%
International Benefit Administrators $316 355%
Lifetime Benefit Solutions $316 355%
Manhattan Life $316 355%
Medi Share $316 355%
Multiplan $316 355%
Mvp $316 355%
Pai $316 355%
Pan-American Life $316 355%
Paramount Hmo $316 355%
Phcs $316 355%
Trinity Health Share $316 355%
Health Smart $324 364%
Allegiance $348 391%
Health Partners $348 391%
Magnacare $348 391%
United Behavioral Health Eap $381 429%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 201 Chestnut Hill Road, Stafford Springs, CT 06076
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals