CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Memorial Hospital and Manor

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $137
Cash Discount Price: $124
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.54x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Memorial Hospital and Manor is $137. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $124. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.54x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1500 E Shotwell Street, Bainbridge, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$124

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$137

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: $124 (139%)

Insurance Median: $137 (154%)

Cash: $124 (139% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $137 (154% 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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Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Tricare	$71	80%
Aetna	$76 - $159	85%
Humana	$76 - $142	85%
Medicare (plans)	$76	85%
Wellcare_Plan	$76	85%
Ambetter / Centene	$99	111%
Amerigroup_Plan	$112	126%
Medicaid / KanCare	$112	126%
Peach_State_Health_Plan_Plan	$112	126%
Caresource_Plan	$117	132%
Alliant_Plan	$122	137%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$137	154%
Uhc_Plan	$140	157%
Novanet_Plan	$142	160%
Cigna	$147	165%
Private_Healthcare_Systems_Plan	$150	169%
Multiplan_Plan	$159	179%
Corvel_Plan	$168	189%
Tnga_Plan	$450	506%

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 $124.
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 Memorial Hospital and Manor 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.