CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Tift Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 71045
  • Insurance Median: $82
  • Cash Discount Price: $198
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.92x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Tift Regional Medical Center is $82. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $198. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.92x the Medicare baseline. Located in 901 E 18Th Street, Tifton, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$198

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$82

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: $198 (223%)
Insurance Median: $82 (92%)
Cash: $198 (223% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $82 (92% 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
Wellcare $13 - $142 15%
Amerigroup $15 - $163 17%
Medicaid / KanCare $15 - $163 17%
Peachstate $16 - $171 18%
Caresource $17 - $179 19%
Tricare $23 - $82 26%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $26 - $723 29%
Peach State Health Plan $26 29%
Health One Alliance $34 - $118 38%
Humana $34 - $362 38%
Self Pay 50 $34 - $362 38%
Caresource Marketplace Exchange $35 - $122 39%
Zelis Network Solutions $39 - $163 44%
UnitedHealthcare $57 - $611 64%
Aetna $58 - $625 65%
Misc Commercial Insurance Plans $60 - $651 67%
Self Pay $60 - $651 67%
Cigna $61 - $660 69%
Va Contract $61 69%
Misc Non Contracted Commercial Plans $67 - $723 75%
Ga Workers Comp $78 88%
Hospice $80 90%
Medicare (plans) $80 90%
Clover Health $82 92%
Pruitt Health Premier $88 99%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 901 E 18Th Street, Tifton, GA 31794
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals