CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Baptist Hospital

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $111
Cash Discount Price: $67
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.25x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Baptist Hospital is $111. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $67. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 123 Baptist Way, Pensacola, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$67

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$111

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: $67 (75%)

Insurance Median: $111 (125%)

Cash: $67 (75% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $111 (125% 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
Aetna	$19 - $534	21%
Pensacola	$25 - $110	28%
Cha Health Plan	$36	40%
UnitedHealthcare	$36 - $194	40%
Humana	$37 - $90	42%
Mh Sunshine Mcaid	$37	42%
Staywell	$37	42%
Sunshine Health	$37	42%
Fl Community Care Ltc	$38	43%
Simply Healthcare Healthy Kids	$41	46%
Hospice Regency	$50 - $219	56%
Cigna	$79 - $731	89%
Hospice Emerald Coast	$83 - $366	93%
Hospice Covenant	$88	99%
Medicare (plans)	$88	99%
Healthspring Of Fl Al	$91	102%
Mh Wellcare	$93	105%
Wellcare	$93	105%
Escambia	$100 - $439	112%
Private Healthcare	$108 - $475	121%
Uwf Athletes	$108 - $475	121%
First Health	$115 - $508	129%
Wc Corvel	$118 - $694	133%
Choicecare	$124 - $548	139%
Mh Choicecare	$124 - $548	139%
Fl Blue	$133 - $406	150%
Multiplan	$148 - $651	166%
Bc Fl	$294	331%

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 $67.
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 Baptist Hospital 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.